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March 12, 2024
Last Friday, the US Congress reversed some—but not all—of the 3.37% Medicare physician payment reduction that went into effect on January 1. Although the outcome was disappointing, the progress made was achieved because ACS Members participated in Advocacy.
March 12, 2024
The shortage of surgeons in rural areas is well-known; however, with the impending retirement of a large number of rural surgeons, it’s more important than ever to cultivate a new generation of surgeons who practice in rural areas.
Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.
Eligible physicians can now claim CME credit for engaging with the content of the ACS Brief. For each issue, 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
In the most-recent episode of The House of Surgery podcast, retired Navy Captains Richard Sharpe, MD, FACS, and Gordon Wisbach, MD, MBA, FACS, describe the opportunities and challenges of a surgical career in the military. They share their personal experiences and offer considerations for those planning to transition from a military to a civilian surgical career.