Chapter Advocacy

The ACS strongly encourages all members to join their local chapter and support state and federal advocacy efforts. ACS chapters are essential in pushing against unwelcome legislation and proactively identifying and supporting issues that impact practicing surgeons and patients. Below are a few examples of chapter advocacy in action:

• STOP THE BLEED® Legislation Advances in California Legislature (Advocacy Brief: June 2, 2022)
• New York and California Chapters Influence State Health Policy (Advocacy Brief: May 5, 2022
• ACS Connecticut Chapter Opposes Prejudgment Interest Legislation (Advocacy Brief: Mar. 10, 2022)
• Surgeon perspectives on engaging in state advocacy (Bulletin: December 2021)
• How the San Diego-Imperial Chapter maintained surgical health policy advocacy in the era of COVID-19 (Bulletin: February 2021)

To learn more about how ACS members can support state advocacy efforts, find and contact your local ACS chapter today!