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Medicare Payment Reform Returns to Center Stage on Capitol Hill

May 19, 2026

Tomorrow, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing examining the future of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and physician payment reform. The ACS is actively engaged in this debate and continuing to fight aggressively to protect patient access to surgical care and stop continued cuts to work RVUs.

Burnout and Isolation Take Heavy Toll on Rural Surgeons

May 19, 2026

Rural surgeons represent a small but essential segment of the US healthcare workforce and are essential to the health of nearly 60 million Americans by providing lifesaving and time‑sensitive care in communities with limited access to specialty services.

Free Webinar Tackles Retirement Transition Planning for Surgeons

May 19, 2026

The recently initiated ACS Senior Fellows Society (SFS) and American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) are partnering to present a webinar, “Practicalities for Retirement: Details Every Surgeon Should Know,” 1:00–2:00 pm CT on July 23, on key administrative and credentialing considerations surgeons should explore when transitioning away from active practice.

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

May 19, 2026 Issue

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Surgeons Help Drive Record Organ Transplantation Growth

Emerging preservation strategies, such as machine perfusion, reduce ischemic injury and enable broader use of higher risk donor organs.

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Future Surgeons: Get Residency Ready with New ACS Course

Newly matched residents can register for the ACS Residency Readiness Course, June 15–17 in Chicago, to build skills and confidence.

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Submit Research to 2026 Commission on Cancer Paper Competition

The CoC hosts an annual paper competition for physicians-in-training to foster the importance of oncologic research in support of its mission.

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New IMG Virtual Forum Supports Transition into US Residency

A new virtual ACS IMG Forum prepares international PGY-1 residents for the expectations and culture of US surgical training.

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Volunteer to Help Lead Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2026

Volunteer opportunities are available for surgeons interested in mentoring and evaluating medical students at Clinical Congress 2026.

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Surgeon Mothers Offer Practical Advice for Operating While Pregnant

In the latest episode of The House of Surgery, Drs. Katrin Arnolds and Ana Peña discuss the realities of operating while pregnant. Drawing from their experiences as surgeons and mothers, they share practical guidance for staying safe and comfortable in the OR, managing prenatal appointments, navigating workplace expectations, and minimizing exposure to radiation, anesthesia gases, surgical smoke, chemotherapy agents, and other potential hazards. This conversation offers valuable insights for pregnant surgeons, trainees, and anyone working alongside pregnant members of the surgical team.

Literature Selections

Repeated Peripheral Intravenous Access Attempts in Hypotensive Trauma Patients Show Diminishing Returns

A multicenter trauma study shows repeated failed IV attempts in hypotensive patients have diminishing success and may delay resuscitation.

Missing Patient Information in SEER Database May Create “Blind Spots” in Cancer Data

Researchers found missing cancer registry data is more common at non-CoC centers and linked to worse survival outcomes.

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