2021 Fellow Applications Now Open – Become a Fellow of the ACS
2021 Fellow Applications Now Open – Become a Fellow of the ACS As President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS), and Chair of the NC-ACS Membership Committee, we would like to encourage you to take the next important step in your...
Make a Difference in 5 Minutes – Support Legislation to Stop Medicare Cuts
Make a Difference in 5 Minutes - Support Legislation to Stop Medicare Cuts House Introduces Legislation to Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts - Our Voice Is Being Heard! On November 3, the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020 (H.R....
Celebration of Drs. Meredith and Freischlag – Rescheduled
Zoom Celebration Rescheduled! Celebration of Drs. Meredith and FreischlagThe Zoom Party celebrating Drs. Meredith & Freischlag has been rescheduled! Although our original plans were upended by Hurricane Zeta, the celebration must go on! On behalf of the Board of...
NC-ACS eNews – October 21, 2020
NC-ACS eNews October 21, 2020 Inside this issue: J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS Installed as ACS President 2020–2021 Dr. Freischlag Elected ACS President-Elect Celebration of Drs. Meredith and Freischlag Congratulations New Fellows Dr. Walsh Elected to the ACS BOG...
Time to Act – Stop Medicare Cuts for Surgeons
Time to Act - Stop Medicare Cuts for Surgeons The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that will devastate surgeons across America by reducing payments for nearly all surgical specialties—during the worst public health crisis in...
North Carolina ACS Committee on Trauma Presents the 2020 NC-COT Resident Trauma Paper Competition
North Carolina ACS Committee on Trauma Presents the 2020 NC-COT Resident Trauma Paper Competition Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:00-4:00 PMVirtual Format Click here to join the Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 842 1333 1661Passcode: 438689 Click here to view the program...
NC/SC ACS Chapters Resident Paper Competitions
NC/SC ACS Chapters Resident Paper CompetitionsAs all of you know we had to cancel the SC/NC Chapters of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting this year due to COVID-19; however, we have designed a Virtual Meeting for our residents/students paper competition....
Fight CMS Cuts
Fight CMS Cuts ACS Needs Your Help to Fight CMS Payment Cuts Scheduled for January 1, 2021Finalized policies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will result in substantial cuts to physician payment for most surgical services delivered to...
Did You Forget? 2020 NC-ACS Dues
Did You Forget?2020 NC-ACS DuesThe COVID-19 pandemic upset many routines, and perhaps paying your 2020 North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS) dues slipped your mind. Not to worry! You can do it now online. Click on the button below and use...
Resident Paper Competition Deadline Extended – August 1, 2020
Resident Paper Competition Deadline Extended - August 1, 2020 Reminder! The South Carolina and North Carolina Annual Resident Research, Trauma and Cancer Paper Competition is still going to be held – the deadline has been extended to August 1, 2020. The format and...
NC-ACS Chapter Response to Recent Violence and Protests Against Racism
NC-ACS Chapter Response to Recent Violence and Protests Against Racism The death of George Floyd has reignited national awareness of the racial inequalities and disparities which have plagued our country. Our state chapter supports the ideals of racial equality and...
Important Message from NC ACS President, Dr. Perry Shen
Important Message from NC ACS President, Dr. Perry Shen To Members of the NC Chapter of the American College of Surgeons: Below is a message from Stephen Fann, MD, FACS current President – SC Chapter of the ACS, who was the host of this year’s annual meeting: ...
Call for Nominations NC-ACS Board of Directors
Call for Nominations NC-ACS Board of Directors The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is seeking nominations for six open positions on the Board of Directors: one for a Secretary/Treasurer-Elect representative (must have prior Board service)...
NC-ACS eNews April 2020
NC-ACS eNews April 2020 Inside this issue: Message from NC-ACS President Check out the uplifting and informative message from our very own J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, American College of Surgeons President-Elect COVID-19 Update New Scoring System Empowers...
Update from NC-ACS President
Update from NC-ACS President Dear NC-ACS Chapter Members, I hope this message finds you well during these most difficult times. I am writing to give you an update on the 2020 NC/SC ACS Chapters Joint Annual Meeting scheduled for July 10-12, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC....
Important Message from NC ACS President
Important Message from NC ACS President Dear Colleagues, The COVID19 crisis has affected every aspect of our lives and we are all trying to make the best decisions to safeguard our patients, coworkers, staff, and families/friends. Because of this, we will...
CANCELLED – NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy Day
CANCELLED - NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy DayThe leadership of North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS) have decided to cancel the NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy Day scheduled for May 6, 2020. On a personal note, your Synergistic Management...
Date Change – NC-ACS Advocacy Day
NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day May 6, 2020 is the NEW DATE for the NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day. Mark your calendars and register NOW to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with your local legislators and be heard on the issues that most affect your practice...
NC-ACS January 2020 eNews
NC-ACS January 2020 eNews Inside this issue: Winston-Salem Trauma Surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is New President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons Dr. Nakayama Elected New ACS Treasurer Sign Up Now for 2020 Advocacy Day Call for Abstracts Now Open—Submit by...
Action Alert from ACS – Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal
Action Alert from ACS - Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal The ACS needs your help. Earlier this week congressional leaders released an unworkable solution to stop surprise medical bills that contradicts the solutions ACS outlined last week and utilizes...
Winston-Salem trauma surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is new President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons
Winston-Salem trauma surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is new President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, the Richard T. Myers Professor and Chairman, department of surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, has...
NC-ACS October 2019 eNews
NC-ACS October 2019 eNewsInside this issue: Message From the President NC/SC ACS Joint 2019 Annual Meeting Highlights Dr. Walsh Awarded Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award Ruchi Amin, MD to Receive Award for Professionalism In General Surgery Sign Up Now for 2020...
Save the Date!
Save the Date! Save the Date!Wednesday, April 22, 2020 It’s the 2020 Advocacy DayNC State Legislative Building, Raleigh, NCSave the date, make your plans, and invite your colleagues to be a part of the 2020 NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day.More details and registration...
Preparing for a Natural Disaster in the Eye of Uncertainty
Preparing for a Natural Disaster in the Eye of Uncertainty With Hurricane Season Underway, Hospital Shares Its Lessons Learned
Surgical Jeopardy NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Meeting
Surgical Jeopardy NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Meeting Dear Department Chairs and Program Directors, I would like to take a moment to encourage your participation at the NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Chapter Annual Meeting, July 19-21, in Pinehurst, NC. In addition to your...