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Ban on Noncompete Agreements Has Implications for Healthcare Workers

April 30, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a ban of noncompete agreements in virtually all US employment contracts, which will impact healthcare workers, including surgeons. The FTC voted 3-2 to issue corresponding regulations that would go into effect 120 days after publication of the rule in the Federal Register. 

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Honor 111 Years of Surgical Excellence with a Donation to the Foundation

April 30, 2024

On May 5, the ACS celebrates Founders Day, marking 111 years since its formation in 1913. As we reflect on the rich tradition of surgical excellence and quality patient care that have defined the College, we ask that you consider a gift to ensure that the promise of our future matches the progress of our past.

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

April 30, 2024 Issue
Claim Your Clinical Congress 2023 CME Today
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Claim Your Clinical Congress 2023 CME Today

Tomorrow is the last day to claim CME for any Clinical Congress 2023 in-person or virtual activities.
Missouri Chapter Meeting Offers Spirited Discussion, Engagement with Trainees
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Missouri Chapter Meeting Offers Spirited Discussion, Engagement with Trainees

Read first ACS Vice-President-Elect Nancy L. Gantt's report on the Missouri Chapter meeting.
New Technologies, Approaches Help Surgeons Maximize the Use of Transplant Organs
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New Technologies, Approaches Help Surgeons Maximize the Use of Transplant Organs

Read about innovative advancements that help recover, preserve, and rehabilitate donor organs in an effort to streamline the allocation process.
Military Surgery Series Is Highlighted in May Issue of JACS
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Military Surgery Series Is Highlighted in May Issue of JACS

The Excelsior Surgical Society provides a voice and home for all military surgeons within the College, read some of their articles.

Claim CME Credit

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.

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What You Can Expect from This Year’s Quality and Safety Conference

Registration is now open for the ACS Quality and Safety Conference (QSC), July 18–21 in Denver, Colorado. QSC is the premier forum where surgeons and other healthcare professionals learn about the latest developments in quality and safety, best practices, and actionable items that you can implement in your own institution. This video is a sampling of a talk from QSC 2023. Courtney Collins, MD, FACS, answers the question “What does good look like?”

Listen to Dr. Edward Cornwell Deliver 2023 Scudder Oration on Trauma

This episode of The House of Surgery features Edward E. Cornwell, MD, FACS, a trauma surgeon from Washington, DC, and ACS Past-Secretary, delivering the Scudder Oration on Trauma at Clinical Congress 2023.

In his lecture, “Trauma Care: The Vehicle, the Barometer, the Original Yardstick for Equal Care in America,” Dr. Cornwell uses some historically significant cases to describe how trauma surgery has the unique power to transcend barriers.

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Register for Thursday’s Surgical Palliative Care Symposium

This virtual Symposium will offer "quick shot" style presentations with respondents, a lively exchange of ideas among the many attendees, and plentiful online networking opportunities.

Current Literature - April 30, 2024

Commentaries summarize important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.

Applications Are Due May 10 for Women in Surgery Committee Mentorship Program

Participation as a mentee is an opportunity for early career women surgeons to develop professional relationships with established surgeons.

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Brief Reviews

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Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.
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Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.
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Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.
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