Member Services Membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is an integral part of your profession. Whether you're still in training, or at the peak of your career, our top priority is providing value for you, our members—at every step. Quality Programs Improving the quality of surgical care leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications and better outcomes, thus lowering the cost of care. Our quality improvement programs have improved quality in trauma and cancer care, bariatric surgery, and in overall surgical care. Education Educating and training surgeons remains integral across the entire spectrum of College activities. Rely on the ACS to be your premier source for surgical education and take advantage of a wide variety of resources appropriate for your learning needs. Advocacy ACS advocacy activities at the federal and state level represent the interests of you, the practicing surgeon, and your patients. We encourage all surgeons to get involved in advocacy matters. Take action. Protect your patients and your profession. Intensive Review, Essential Content The 2017 ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course is an intensive three-and-a-half-day review course that covers essential content areas in general surgery. And it’s happening soon: July 27–30 in Chicago, IL. Watch our video for more information. Register today SSR News Stay on top of the latest news for SSR users from the ACS. Learn More Take Our Member Survey As an ACS member, you play an important role in the future of your professional association. Your responses help facilitate ACS strategic planning and lead to the design of an even stronger array of programs, products, and services for ACS members around the world. Survey responses are due July 31. Learn more QPP: What You Need to Know Now New videos are now available in the ACS Quality Payment Program (QPP) Resource Center. These short videos were created to bring clarity to the new Medicare payment system and help you step through what you need to do to prepare and successfully participate in the QPP. Learn more Watch Our Global Codes Webinar Starting July 1, CMS will require that certain surgeons in Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Rhode Island report the number of post-operative visits that they provide related to 10- and 90-day global services. Watch our recent webinar as L. M. Barney, MD, FACS, walks you through an overview of global codes reporting, requirements, resources, and frequently asked questions. Watch now Chapter Lobby Day Grant Meet with your legislators. We’re accepting applications for the 2018 ACS Chapter Lobby Day Grant Program until September 15. This program helps ACS chapters implement state legislative activities, including hosting or sponsoring a day at the state capital. Learn more News Updates Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Colorectal Surgical Patients Improves Outcomes, Reduces Cost July 24, 2017 Monitoring Fluid Intake May Help Improve Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery Patients July 24, 2017 “Strong for Surgery” Shows Promise in Reducing Smoking Rates for Patients Facing Surgery July 24, 2017 CMS Releases CY 2018 MPFS Proposed Rule July 21, 2017 ACS Communities Ask or answer questions with your colleagues in the ACS Member Communities. Join the Discussion Events View More Events Learn more about ACS programs and initiatives:
