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We encourage all surgeons to become more involved in advocacy. First, visit our advocacy web pages to learn about ACS policy priorities, then use the tools and resources available to take action on legislation that’s important to you and your patients.

State Legislation

STOP THE BLEED Legislation Passes in California

Learn about a major new law in California that requires the installation of trauma bleeding control kits in newly constructed public and private buildings throughout the state.

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STOP THE BLEED Legislation Passes in California

What Surgeons Should Know

US Senate Bill Would Expand Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs
ACS Brief

US Senate Bill Would Expand Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs

US Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roger Marshall, MD (R-KS) recently reintroduced the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act.
New Information Blocking Rules
Advocacy

New Information Blocking Rules

Physicians are now required to share electronic patient records and other information. Learn more today.
ACS Advocacy Brief
Advocacy Brief

ACS Advocacy Brief

The ACS Advocacy Brief is a monthly newsletter that provides the latest in ACS activities in DC.

The Issues We Track

Federal Legislation

Federal Legislation

Our health policy agenda consists of a variety of issues to serve practicing surgeons, including Medicare physician payment, medical liability reform, and more.
State Legislation

State Legislation

We know state legislatures can often meet the needs of citizens in a way that Congress cannot. This can directly impact surgeons, making it even more important to be involved in grassroots advocacy.
Regulatory

Regulatory

We analyze and advocate on regulations that affect surgeons and surgical care.

Quality Payment Program Resource Center

Find help navigating the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Learn how scoring works, what each category entails, and how it affects your pay.

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Quality Payment Program Resource Center

Raise Your Voice

Get Involved

Get Involved

Are you interested in getting more involved in advocacy and health policy or learning more about becoming a surgeon advocate representing your patients and profession? Our advocacy resources can help.
SurgeonsVoice Advocacy Center

SurgeonsVoice Advocacy Center

This interactive tool makes it easy for you to see the legislative issues at play in your state and seamlessly connects you to the right representatives to provide your perspective.

Contact ACS Advocacy & Health Policy

If you have questions about ACS advocacy and health policy efforts, reach out to the Division of ACS Advocacy and Health Policy.