Advocacy

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Take Action

We encourage all surgeons to become more involved in advocacy. First, visit our advocacy web pages to learn about ACS policy priorities, then use the tools and resources available to take action on legislation that’s important to you and your patients.

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State Advocacy Day Toolkit

Are you planning an advocacy day at your state capitol? Download our State Advocacy Day Toolkit. The toolkit serves as a guide for ACS state chapters to organize advocacy days in their respective state capitols and has resources for working with state legislators, building educational materials, and recruiting participants

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Surgeons Help ACS Drive State Advocacy Efforts on Scope of Practice, Other Issues

October 9, 2024

The ACS State Affairs team continues to advocate for policies that effect surgeons in the areas of scope of practice, prior authorization, and more.

What Surgeons Should Know

ACS Brief

Washington Roundup: ACS Fellow Confirmed to Lead FDA, ACS Priorities Included in Congressional Action

In recent weeks, the US Congress has taken on federal health leadership and several ACS priorities.

Advocacy Brief

ACS Advocacy Brief

A monthly newsletter providing US members with the latest legislative and regulatory news affecting surgical practice

Advocacy News

ACS Supports Passing of Bleeding Control Legislation in Virginia

HB 1700 requires bleeding control kits to be placed in each public elementary and high school in Virginia.

The Issues We Track

Federal Legislation

Our health policy agenda consists of a variety of issues to serve practicing surgeons, including Medicare physician payment, medical liability reform, and more.

State Legislation

We know state legislatures can often meet the needs of citizens in a way that Congress cannot. This can directly impact surgeons, making it even more important to be involved in grassroots advocacy.

Regulatory

We analyze and advocate on regulations that affect surgeons and surgical care.

Quality Payment Program Resource Center

Find help navigating the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Learn how scoring works, what each category entails, and how it affects your pay.

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Raise Your Voice

Get Involved

Are you interested in getting more involved in advocacy and health policy or learning more about becoming a surgeon advocate representing your patients and profession? Our advocacy resources can help.

SurgeonsVoice Advocacy Center

This interactive tool makes it easy for you to see the legislative issues at play in your state and seamlessly connects you to the right representatives to provide your perspective.