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OMB Proposal Threatens Surgeon-Led Research
June 16, 2026
In late May, the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that would likely have a significant effect on federally supported research across the scientific spectrum, including medicine and surgery.
New CoC Accreditation Supports Excellence in Rural Cancer Care
June 16, 2026
The ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access to high-quality cancer care in rural communities, where long travel times and specialist shortages often limit care. CoC accreditation helps hospitals deliver comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care through evidence-based standards.
Hospitals, Practices Face July 8 Accessibility Deadline
June 16, 2026
A recent article from The Doctors Company, the ACS’s member benefit medical liability insurance program provider, outlines key obligations under the accessibility rule and highlights practical steps providers can take to reduce risk and ensure compliance across care settings.
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Surgeon Discusses Governance Framework for AI in Surgery
Clear governance frameworks are essential for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled clinical decision support systems in surgery. Without them, healthcare organizations risk inconsistent implementation, variations in care quality, and the potential amplification of algorithmic bias. Listen to Dr. Abbas Hassan discuss his recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons article outlining a governance framework for AI in surgery. The framework focuses on four core themes: technical prerequisites and model design; clinical implementation and human factors; ethics, safety, and trustworthiness; and bias, fairness, and equity.