Advocacy and Policy

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Advocacy

We encourage all surgeons to become more involved in advocacy. Learn about ACSpolicy priorities here and use the tools and resources available to take action on legislation that’s important to you and your patients.

Leadership and Advocacy Summit

The ACSLeadership & Advocacy Summit will be held February 28鈥揗arch 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. This in-person-only event is designed for ACSmembers, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Learn more from ACSexecutive leaders Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, F潘金莲传媒映画, and Christian Shalgian.

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Surgeons Lead State Efforts to Protect Patients, Profession

December 3, 2025

Learn more about key 2025 state legislative gains in prior authorization, liability reform, scope of practice, and other areas.

ACSAdvocacy Brief Issues

The Issues We Track

Federal Legislation

Our health policy agenda consists of a variety of issues to serve practicing surgeons, including Medicare physician payment, medical liability reform, and more.

State Legislation

We know state legislatures can often meet the needs of citizens in a way that Congress cannot. This can directly impact surgeons, making it even more important to be involved in grassroots advocacy.

Regulatory

We analyze and advocate on regulations that affect surgeons and surgical care.

Quality Payment Program Resource Center

Find help navigating the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Learn how scoring works, what each category entails, and how it affects your pay.

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Raise Your Voice

Get Involved

Are you interested in getting more involved in advocacy and health policy or learning more about becoming a surgeon advocate representing your patients and profession? Our advocacy resources can help.

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