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Enroll in ACS SSR Practice Improvement Initiative to Put Your Personal Data to Work

May 9, 2023

The ACS Surgeon Specific Registry (ACS SSR™) offers the opportunity for surgeons to participate in the SSR Practice Improvement Initiative (SSR PII) 2023—Quality Case Data Review and Reflection activity, which allows surgeons to perform quality data assessments that identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

The PII was developed by surgeons, for surgeons. This provides various opportunities to best collect, review, and learn from their surgical case data continually, including outcomes. Interactive sessions increase surgeon engagement and exchange, and surgeons can obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.

In addition, using the analytics functionality and benchmarking report, surgeons can compare their individual data against aggregated SSR and ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data. The report focuses on preoperative and postoperative data, enabling surgeons to learn from their data continually and determine successful outcomes.

Learn more about SSR PII 2023 and enroll now. 

Register for an educational SSR PII BASICS Webinar, currently available on these dates:

The ACS designates this Other activity (Quality Data Review and Assessment of Trends) for a maximum of 28.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 10 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

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US COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Will End on May 11
ACS Brief

US COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Will End on May 11

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will formally expire on Thursday, May 11.  The emergency declaration has been in place since March 2020, with periodic extensions.
Dr. Steven Stain, ACS Regent, Is the New ASA President
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Dr. Steven Stain, ACS Regent, Is the New ASA President

ACS Regent Steven C. Stain, MD, FACS, recently was named president of the American Surgical Association (ASA). The ASA is the oldest surgical organization in the US.
Hundreds of Surgeons Learned to Lead and Advocate at 2023 Summit
ACS Brief

Hundreds of Surgeons Learned to Lead and Advocate at 2023 Summit

Last month, the ACS hosted the 2023 Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, drawing more than 600 surgeons to engaging sessions and activities that furthered their skills.
Submit Applications for Mentorship Program by May 12
ACS Brief

Submit Applications for Mentorship Program by May 12

The ACS seeks applications from women surgeons who would like to participate as mentors or mentees in the Women in Surgery Committee Mentorship Program. The deadline is Friday, May 12.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
View Webinar on Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery in Resource-Constrained Settings
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View Webinar on Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery in Resource-Constrained Settings

The ACS recently hosted a webinar providing attendees with background on the burden of emergency gastrointestinal surgery in resource-constrained settings and its effect on patient outcomes in the international areas where the presenters work.
ACS 2023 Health Policy Scholars Are Announced
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ACS 2023 Health Policy Scholars Are Announced

Seventeen surgeons have been named Health Policy Scholars and will be attending the Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management presented by the Heller School of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, in June.
Foster a Supportive Mental Health Culture with Well-Being Resources
ACS Brief

Foster a Supportive Mental Health Culture with Well-Being Resources

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the College is highlighting its mental health and well-being resources to support surgeons.
Check Out Webinar on Matching into Residency and Other Medical Student Resources
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Check Out Webinar on Matching into Residency and Other Medical Student Resources

The ACS Committee on Medical Student Education recently hosted a free webinar, “What to Expect Now that You’ve Matched,” featuring a panel of residents discussing their thoughts and experiences.

Apply for the ACS Gerald B. Healy, MD, FACS, Traveling Mentorship Fellowship
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Apply for the ACS Gerald B. Healy, MD, FACS, Traveling Mentorship Fellowship

Mentorship is a hallmark of academic and professional success, and the colleagues and friends of Dr. Gerald B. Healy have established funding for an annual mentoring fellowship program in his honor.
Surgeons Discuss Surgical Nursing Labor Costs, Sustainable Healthcare Finances
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Surgeons Discuss Surgical Nursing Labor Costs, Sustainable Healthcare Finances

In the newest episode of The Operative Word from JACS, host Jamie Coleman, MD, FACS, is joined by Clayton Brinster, MD, FACS, from Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana.