Become A Member

Our chapter is comprised of more than 1300 members from many surgery specialties. This diverse group of surgeons represents private practices, community hospitals and academic medical centers, and the Chapter is active at all of the medical schools and surgery residency programs throughout the Commonwealth. The MCACS features a venue for lifelong learning, the promotion of the highest quality of care through the Massachusetts NSQIP collaborative (MaSQIC), a model for grassroots advocacy both on Beacon Hill and in the United States Congress, trendsetting efforts on behalf of our patients and our profession, opportunities for young surgeons, residents and fellows to become involved in the Chapter and in national ACS efforts, the rewards of being part of a greater good, warm fellowship with colleagues, and so much more.

Remind Congress that patients will be impacted by
Medicare payment cuts

Preventing cuts to Medicare physician payment continues to be a top ACS advocacy priority as significant cuts (nearly 9%) to physician payment for most surgical services delivered to Medicare patients are slated to take effect January 1, 2022.

As evidenced by record-breaking 2020 efforts, grassroots advocacy works and remains essential to stopping the cuts. Therefore, it is imperative to amplify surgery’s voice once again in Washington by urging House and Senate leadership to stop the cuts.

ACS chapter involvement over the next month is critical. Participate today by calling and writing your lawmakers and letting them know how the cuts will impact you and your patients. For questions or assistance, contact DAHP staff at ahp@facs.org.

Surgery is a specialized service that requires extensive training and expertise and should be viewed by Congress as an essential element to health care delivery across the country. Congress' support of surgery must be demonstrated by prioritizing a year-end fix to stop the cuts.

Please utilize tools provided by the ACS DAHP to take action early and often to elevate this important advocacy priority while protecting patients in the process.

MCACS "Cut to the Chase" Team

Webinar: Re-starting Surgery in Massachusetts

Dear Member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons:

On May 21, 2020 the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (MCACS) hosted a 1 hour webinar with hospital leaders from around the state discussing their approach on the topic of "Re-starting Surgery in Massachusetts". This session had valuable take-away for many surgeons, hospital leaders and administrators. I encourage you and your colleagues to listen to the recording of this webinar and take advantage of this timely and unique information.

• COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview
• Restarting Surgery: Following needs and rules of stake holders - State Government, patients and institutions
• Role of the local Chapter
• Q&A