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American College of Surgeons

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An updated blueprint of the National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System (NTEPS 2.0) was approved by the ACS Board of Regents in February 2025. In a viewpoint article, The ACS Committee on Trauma leaders highlight what you can do to help move NTEPS forward. brnw.ch/21wSEBN

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Congratulations to the three ACS Fellows who were selected for the 2025 TIME100 Health List! Drs. Stephanie Chang, Marty Makary, and Robert Montgomery have been recognized by TIME for their influential roles as healthcare leaders. brnw.ch/21wSFRQ

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Bleeding emergencies can happen anywhere, and anyone can be trained to stop the bleed. ACS Executive Director & CEO Dr. Patricia Turner (Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS) appeared on FOX 5 DC to demonstrate ACS Stop the Bleed techniques and share how you can save a life! brnw.ch/21wSGex

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Listen Here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rai… In this episode, Erika Spicer Mason is joined by Dr. Hemant K. of Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Dr. Matthew Schiralli of Rochester Regional Health to discuss the impact of the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program. This episode is

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ACS Clowes Award recipient Dr. Tammy Kindel is helping uncover significant extended benefits after bariatric surgery. Her project focuses on understanding how bariatric surgery improves heart function in patients with obesity-related heart failure. brnw.ch/21wSGq4

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Opt in today to automatically have your ACS-accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) information transmitted to the American Board of Surgery (American Board of Surgery) via the ACCME. Follow the instructions via your MyCME Portal today ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wSHWr

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A recent study has concluded that if current practices continue, CT related cancers will be 5% of the annual cancer diagnoses in the US. The authors used CT imaging data from 2018–2020 to estimate the risk of radiation-induced cancer. ACS Cancer Programs brnw.ch/21wSIm9

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For the first time in a decade, Clinical Congress will be held in our home city of Chicago! Surgeons share why they are looking forward to coming to the Windy City for #ACSCC25 this October. Will we see you there? 👀🏙️ Edward M Barksdale, Jr MD Sundeep Keswani Anton N. Sidawy, MD MPH FACS DFSVS MAMSE Gary Timmerman

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Excited to attend #ACSCC25 in Chicago this October-a meaningful milestone as I pursue my FACS designation. Looking forward to learning, connecting, and growing alongside surgical leaders, mentors and colleagues in the ACS’s home city! #ACS #Chicago #Surgery #FACS

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💻 Advocate for your hospital to be a wellbeing champion and join us for a free webinar to learn about the Lorna Breen Foundation’s Wellbeing First Champion Challenge. 🗓️: Wednesday, May 28, 3:00–4:00 pm CT brnw.ch/21wSJdV

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246 attendees ✅ 41 states represented ✅ 218 meetings ✅ We had another great #HillDay at #ACSLAS25! In this recap, read about the key takeaways from this year's Advocacy Summit, including the important issues discussed during Congressional visits. brnw.ch/21wSJsU

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The Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pennsylvania played a critical role in shaping modern emergency medical services (EMS). This #EMSWeek, learn about the humble beginnings of EMS and the path forward for prehospital care today. 🚑 The ACS Committee on Trauma brnw.ch/21wSK15

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Nipple-sparing mastectomy is increasingly used to improve cosmetic outcomes for breast cancer treatment—but is it as safe as skin-sparing mastectomy, the more common procedure? Read the results from a new study in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) ⤵️📝 brnw.ch/21wSKbB

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Keeping up with frequent changes in coding and billing rules can be costly and time-consuming. The ACS Coding Hotline is here to help with information related to CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding, as well as other billing-related issues. Try it out today ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wSKiX

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“The advocacy component was powerful. In such a volatile time, it was meaningful to be able to sit together with the unwavering commitment to advocate for our patients." 🙌 Khuaten de Macedo RAS-ACS American College of Surgeons facs.org/for-medical-pr…

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In a Viewpoint article, Dr. Satyan Shah warns against treating physicians like “suspects who have to be deterred from bad behavior.” He shares that with increased focus on physician wellness, hospitals must guard against sending messages of mistrust. brnw.ch/21wSLyT

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Bile duct injuries (BDIs) can leave the surgeon feeling powerless if they must turn the patient over to someone else to remedy the bile duct. 🎥: Dr. L. Michael Brunt from WashU Medicine Department of Surgery shares strategies for managing this complication. Learn more: facs.org/for-medical-pr…

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🔈 Reminder to register for #ACSQSC25 in San Diego! Sessions will reflect on the past, assess the present, and explore the future of surgical care, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and resilience in our field. View the agenda ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wSN5s

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Read this newly published comprehensive review of the management of bile leak following minimally invasive subtotal cholecystectomy. ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wSNBr