Welcome to the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons means quality—and it has since our founding over 100 years ago. As we launch our new Quality Campaign, we aim to bring our Quality Programs to every hospital & patient in America to ensure every patient gets the best care.
2023 North Carolina & South Carolina ACS Annual Meeting
August 4-6, 2023
Asheville, NC
The Omni GrovePark Inn
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2023 Membership
The North Carolina Chapter, ACS would like to invite you to become a member! It’s your membership that will continue to let the Chapter focus on important issues facing North Carolina surgeons.
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How Doctors Suffer from America’s Gun Violence Problem | Time
Doctors See the Wreckage of Gun Violence Every Day. We've Had Enough
Working on the frontlines of gun violence is traumatizing, write Dr. Joseph V. Sakran and Dr. Kimberly Davis.
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North Carolina Medicaid expansion deal set in legislature | Modern Healthcare
North Carolina poised to expand Medicaid
North Carolina's hospitals would pay the state's share of the cost to expand Medicaid coverage to an estimated 600,000 residents.
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Physician compensation trends shift to quality, patient experience | Modern Healthcare
Quality over quantity? Changing how doctors get paid presents new complications
Basing physician pay on quality and patient experience metrics could promote value in care delivery, but the model may also raise consistency issues.
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After Staying Away During Pandemic, Doctors Return to Lobby Congress | Kaiser Health News
After Staying Away During Pandemic, Doctors Return to Lobby Congress
Hundreds of physicians came to Washington this week to lobby Congress about their “recovery plan” for phys...
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North Carolina Medicaid expansion advances in legislature | Modern Healthcare
North Carolina could expand Medicaid for as many as 600,000
A bill would allow eligible North Carolinians to receive Medicaid coverage in 2024. Hospitals would finance the state’s 10% share of the cost.
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Medicaid expansion bill reintroduced in North Carolina | Modern Healthcare
North Carolina lawmakers relaunch Medicaid expansion debate
The Medicaid expansion question has been discussed in the state for over a decade. North Carolina is among 11 st...
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Through the Eyes of a Surgeon
As health care changes, it is critical that surgeons continue to have a strong voice and seat at the table in all patient care decisions. Check out this new video encouraging Fellows to become actively involved in helping the ACS take bold steps and speak with a unified voice on behalf of patients.
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