Advocating for surgeons and patients across the US
Get Involved ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp Advocacy BriefThe ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp advances its health policy agenda through Congress via lobbying activities, grassroots efforts (), and political affairs (). The agenda includes Medicare physician payment, medical liability reform, quality and patient safety, graduate medical education financing and governance, trauma systems, cancer and research funding, scope of practice, health information technology, and more.
Learn more about health policy and advocacy news, federal legislative topics, College programs, and updates from surgeon advocates.
Find out more about the issues that affect surgeons and their patients.
Learn how to improve surgical patient care, lessen administrative burdens, and streamline clinical workflows.
Learn MoreSee legislation that seeks to improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
Learn MoreRead about the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act and how it seeks to bolster the US surgical workforce.
Learn MoreSee how technology is being used to enhance the delivery and quality of care.
Learn MoreLearn how we’re advocating for a Medicare payment system that incentivizes high-value care for seniors.
Learn MoreThe ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp advocates on behalf of surgeons concerning pediatric issues.
The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp supports the directive that surgery should be performed by surgeons.
Learn MoreIn light of growing evidence demonstrating a shortage of general surgeons, the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp is pursuing actionable data to find areas where surgeons are needed the most.
Learn MoreTake action to increase access to trauma care and reduce the incidence of trauma, the leading cause of death for children and adults under age 44.
Learn MoreState legislatures can often meet needs in a way that Congress cannot, making grassroots advocacy even more essential.
Learn MoreIf you are interested in becoming a surgeon advocate about any of these issues, learn about how you can get involved today.
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