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ACS Fights to Protect Surgeons and Patients in Comments to CMS

September 22, 2026

Employers come to the negotiation table armed with compensation data, and surgeons should do the same. That’s why from now until November 14, the ACS is hosting a compensation survey to help members provide each other with concrete salaries, signing bonuses, productivity numbers, and more for each surgical subspecialty.

ACS H.O.P.E. Expanded Global Impact, Strengthened Surgical Capacity

September 22, 2026

ACS H.O.P.E.^® (Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery) released its 2025–2026 Annual Report, highlighting the organization’s achievements and milestones. In this period, ACS H.OP.E. expanded its efforts to strengthen surgical systems, develop the surgical workforce, and improve access to high-quality care worldwide.

ACS Chapters of the Carolinas Came Together for Education and Connection

September 22, 2026

Surgeons and trainees from across North and South Carolina gathered August 14–16 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, for the annual meeting of the North Carolina and South Carolina Chapters of the ACS. ACS Second Vice-President-Elect Robert P. Sticca, MD, FACS, represented the ACS at the meeting, where he connected with chapter members and provided an update on current ACS programs and initiatives.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

September 22, 2026 Issue

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Clinical Congress 2026 Begins This Weekend in Washington, DC

Join surgeons from across The House of Surgery at Clinical Congress 2026 for education, innovation, research, and professional connections.

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TQIP Annual Conference Will Highlight Collaboration in Trauma Care

Unscheduled, nonemergent patients can face overlooked delays in OR access. Making these surgical queues visible could improve care.

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ACS Course Builds Surgical Leadership and Administrative Skills

This course is structured to maximize learning and interaction with faculty while providing a variety of educational activities. Apply by October 7.

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Surgeons Share Tips for Knowing Your Worth and Self-Advocacy in Your Career

Understanding your professional value is essential for career advancement, yet many surgeons lack transparency and guidance on compensation, negotiation, and career positioning. An ACS Women in Surgery Committee webinar, “Knowing Your Worth: Compensation, Value, and Career Negotiation for Surgeons,” brought together a panel of experts to share strategies for contract negotiation, promotion discussions, and advocating for equitable compensation and leadership opportunities. Watch the webinar recording.

JACS Highlights

Prehospital Blood for Trauma Resuscitation Associated with Lower In-Hospital Mortality

Ground EMS use of whole blood or red blood cells may improve survival for trauma patients experiencing hemorrhagic shock.

Genetic Testing May Help Identify FHH Before Parathyroidectomy

A study finds conventional urine calcium testing may not reliably distinguish familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia from primary hyperparathyroidism.

Study Uncovers Potential Drivers of Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

Single-cell analysis offers new insights into how epithelial changes and immune responses may drive fibrosis in idiopathic subglottic stenosis.

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