Volume 103, Issue 1
Reimbursement changes in 2018
The 2017 RAS-ACS annual Communications Committee essay contest: An introduction
First-place essay: Gravitas
Highlights of Clinical Congress 2017
Volume 103, Issue 2
Lessons learned from 2017 Atlantic hurricane season are summarized
The 2017 Olga M. Jonasson Lecture, delivered by Kathryn D. Anderson is presented
Efforts to improve cancer resection specimens are described
Outlines the origins and evolution of the scalpel
Volume 103, Issue 3
A collection of features explores the legacy and future of ATLS
The second year of QPP, including noteworthy changes regarding nonparticipation, is discussed
Lessons learned from the Las Vegas mass shooting are described
New ACS CQGS course looks at best practices in geriatric surgical care
Volume 103, Issue 4
Guidelines for achieving excellence in surgery are described
The role of the surgeon leader is defined
Trauma system started by a surgeon saves his life
Henri Ford, MD, FACS, is profiled
Volume 103, Issue 5
Models for improving global surgical and obstetrical care are described
Programs enhancing access surgical care in the Asia Pacific are identified
WFSA leaders describe plan for WHA 68.15 implementation
Royal Colleges of U.K. and Ireland collaborate to address global surgical disparities
Volume 103, Issue 6
A model of military-civilian training is described
Content updates for ATLS 10th edition are identified
Board of Governors Survey describes ergonomic injuries and prevention strategies
PIH/ZL’s efforts to enhance surgical services in central Haiti are summarized
Volume 103, Issue 7
The evolution of TTP to Mastery of General Surgery Program is described
Graduates of the ACS Clinical Scholars are profiled
Summarizes history and current status of U.S. firearm policy
Identifies the link between communication proficiency and moral distress
Volume 103, Issue 8
An introduction to the theme from the RAS Chair
A call to action for resident advocacy
Communicating with patients regarding trainee involvement in surgical care
The role of physician extenders
Volume 103, Issue 9
The increasing presence of women in ACS leadership roles is described
A model for treating pediatric burn patients from LMICs it outlined
EHR usability challenges are summarized and a call to share experiences is issued
An opioids legislative report is provided
Volume 103, Issue 10
An update on the IPV task force is provided
The link between firearms access and IPV is described
Surgeon-scientist Dr. John Alverdy is profiled
The ethical conflict between patient rights and institutional policy is explored
Volume 103, Issue 11
ACS leaders visit Israel
Locum tenens surgeons enhance access to quality care
Contributing factors to drug shortages are explored
2018 Stop the Bleed advocacy initiatives are summarized
Volume 103, Issue 12
Dr. Maier’s Presidential Address identifies ways to sustain the profession
AHRQ ISCR program expands its scope
An overview of the 2019 IPPS final rule is provided
State legislative priorities for 2018 are reviewed