ACS came out in strong opposition to the CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released on August 3 (see ACS email below).
 

The proposed rule suggests deeper cuts to general surgery and nearly all surgical specialties.  Additional information is below:  

• ACS press release: American College of Surgeons strongly opposes proposed Medicare physician fee schedule

• Surgical Care Coalition press release: Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule Jeopardizes Patient Care, Argues the Surgical Care Coalition

• Surgeons’ stories: Commentary: Stop Medicare reimbursement cuts & Running harder to stay in the same place

• Contact Congress to urge immediate action via the updated SurgeonsVoice alert: https://facs.quorum.us/campaign/24973/

• Participate in social media efforts to help spread the word: @SurgeonsVoice @SurgeonsCare @AmCollSurgeons