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The @AmCollSurgeons Professional Association's nationwide, interactive advocacy program.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2017
Yesterday, the Seniors’ Act surpassed 218 bipartisan House cosponsors. This crucial legislation would streamline prior auth and increase access to timely care. Visit SurgeonsVoice today to write your elected officials about the Seniors’ Act and other issues affecting surgery!
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With over 218 bipartisan #House cosponsors, the majority of Congress stands with our seniors! It’s time to protect care, cut red tape, and increase transparency. #PassTheSeniorsAct
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Last week, @RepHoulahan visited @ReadingHosp as part of the Where Seconds Matter campaign. This campaign, a national advocacy effort, highlights the critical role of trauma care and advocates for policies that strengthen trauma systems.
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US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan visits Reading Hospital’s trauma center, highlighting critical care and policies in ACS’s Where Seconds Matter campaign.
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Thank you to Senators @JohnCornyn, @SenWhitehouse, @SenThomTillis, and @ChrisCoons for their work in introducing and passing this lifesaving legislation. Visit @acsstopthebleed to learn more about how to save lives.
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This week, the Senate passed the Improving Police CARE Act. S. 1595 would allow law enforcement to purchase Stop The Bleed kits using funds from the Byrne JAG program, ensuring first responders have high quality tools to save lives when minutes matter.
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Great to have our trauma surgeon leaders on the Hill to brief staff on trauma system readiness needs. Visit SurgeonsVoice to urge your members of Congress to support trauma priorities in emergency preparedness legislation!
Today, @acsTrauma leaders @JosephSakran, @KerbyJD_UAB, and Dr. Jeremy Cannon traveled to Capitol Hill to deliver a congressional briefing on the urgent need to establish a national trauma and emergency preparedness system (NTEPS 2.0).
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📢 Learn about recent propositions for the betterment of prior authorization and urge your elected officials to support the passage of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. @SurgeonsVoice
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Learn about recent propositions for the betterment of prior authorization and how you can use your voice to urge your elected officials.
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Every year, the cracks in the Medicare physician payment system widen. ACS Executive Director & CEO @pturnermd and @rshawnm of the @AAFP dispel common misconceptions about physician payment and explain why reform is needed. Read more in @Medscape ⤵️
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Appreciated the opportunity to be on Capitol Hill representing @SurgeonsVoice and discussing the @AmCollSurgeons quality programs. Thank You @RepGregMurphy @michaelcburgess @RepJohnJoyce
@JPWilsonMD spent the day on Capitol Hill advocating for issues affecting surgeons and the patients they care for. Thank you to @RepGusBilirakis and @RepBice for chatting. Great job, Dr. Wilson!
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨Champions reintroduce the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act! The bill already has support from over 140 organizations, 47 senators, and 73 representatives. #FixPriorAuth
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Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Tsai (@Thomasctsai) and Dr. Margaret Tracci (@MeganTracci), who have been hired as Medical Directors within the ACS Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. We are looking forward to your leadership in all areas of advocacy!
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Spending some time with @RepMoskowitz’s team and our friends from Florida to close out Hill day! #ACSLAS25
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Our Georgia peaches are stopping in @RepLucyMcBath’s office to talk about key priorities for Georgia! #ACSLAS25
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We can’t forget about South Dakota! Thank you to @TimmermanGary and team for your great work! #ACSLAS25
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Good to see ya, Virginia! #ACSLAS25
Always one of the highlights of the year. Attending The American College of Surgeons, leadership and advocacy summit. Today, we had a chance to meet with Virginia legislators to advocate on behalf of surgeons and our surgical patients. #ACSLAS25 @AmCollSurgeons @SurgeonsVoice
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A few of our Maryland members are gearing up to meet with @RepRaskin’s team. Thanks to all for your time and hard work! #ACSLAS25
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Many thanks to @LeaderJohnThune for meeting with @TimmermanGary and Team South Dakota this morning! #ACSLAS25
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Some of our friends from California are stopping by to talk with @CongressMin’s team! #ACSLAS25
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