Member Services Membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is an integral part of your profession. Whether you're still in training, or at the peak of your career, our top priority is providing value for you, our members—at every step. Quality Programs Improving the quality of surgical care leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications and better outcomes, thus lowering the cost of care. Our quality improvement programs have improved quality in trauma and cancer care, bariatric surgery, and in overall surgical care. Education Educating and training surgeons remains integral across the entire spectrum of College activities. Rely on the ACS to be your premier source for surgical education and take advantage of a wide variety of resources appropriate for your learning needs. Advocacy ACS advocacy activities at the federal and state level represent the interests of you, the practicing surgeon, and your patients. We encourage all surgeons to get involved in advocacy matters. Take action. Protect your patients and your profession. QPP: What You Need to Know Now New videos are now available in the ACS Quality Payment Program (QPP) Resource Center. These short videos were created to bring clarity to the new Medicare payment system and help you step through what you need to do to prepare and successfully participate in the QPP. Learn more ACS Surgical Simulation Conference The ACS Surgical Simulation Conference, March 17–18, in Chicago, IL, brings together surgeons, simulation center directors, educators, and administrators to discuss the latest advances in simulation-based surgical education and training, share best practices, consider critical projects and define strategic directions. The deadline to register is March 12. Register today Global Codes and Data Collection In nine selected states, CMS finalized a policy whereby certain physicians who provide 10- and 90-day global services would be required to report information on the number of postoperative visits they provide. Learn what surgeons need to know about efforts to reevaluate Global Codes and Data Collection by CMS. Learn More Call for Nominations Nominate a colleague for the ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards. The awards celebrate ACS Fellows and members whose altruism, dedication, and contribution have made a lasting difference. The call for nominations closes February 28. Learn more JACS ACS Member Login Being a member gets you more than you think! As a member of the ACS, you can now access the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) content from anywhere via your desktop, smartphone, or tablet using your ACS credentials. Visit JACS Online Surgeons as Leaders The Surgeons as Leaders program is a three-day course for surgeons of all backgrounds and specialties who aspire to enhance their skills in leading people, groups and organizations. Apply today News Updates 22 Cancer Care Facilities Receive CoC Outstanding Achievement Award February 23, 2017 CMS Releases List of Global Codes for Postoperative Visit Reporting February 17, 2017 Bill Introduced to Facilitate Military/Civilian Trauma Care Partnerships February 17, 2017 Apply Now for 2018–2020 ACS Clinical Scholars in Residence Program February 17, 2017 ACS Communities Ask or answer questions with your colleagues in the ACS Member Communities. Join the Discussion Events View More Events
