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Surgeons Discuss Increasing Scooter Injuries and Subsequent Major Operations

January 23, 2024

Scooter-related injuries are on the rise and can have severe consequences, according to new research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. The researchers found that the incidence of scooter-related injuries increased by nearly three-fold from 2016 to 2020, and more than half of the injured patients underwent major operations. Watch authors Nam Yong Cho and Peyman Benharash, MD, FACS, summarize the research, which has received significant lay media attention in publications including Forbes and US News & World Report.

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ACS Celebrates Two Wins in CMS Ruling
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ACS Celebrates Two Wins in CMS Ruling

For the last several years, the ACS has been urging CMS to finalize many of the requirements contained in this rule.

Urge Congress to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts
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Urge Congress to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts

Urge your elected officials to stop the Medicare payment cuts!
Access TQIP 2023 Content On Demand
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Access TQIP 2023 Content On Demand

Registered attendees and new purchasers can now access recordings of TQIP 2023 sessions on demand.
Top Bulletin Articles from 2023 Include Hernia Repair and Coding, Diverticulitis, and AI in Surgery
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Top Bulletin Articles from 2023 Include Hernia Repair and Coding, Diverticulitis, and AI in Surgery

You can now view the Bulletin's top 10 most-read articles in 2023.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Diverticulitis Familiality Is Examined in Latest The Operative Word
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Diverticulitis Familiality Is Examined in Latest The Operative Word

Listen to Drs. Tom Varghese and Jessica Cohan discuss Dr. Cohan's recent study which evaluates the familial contributions to diverticulitis.

Surgeon Safety Session, Biliary/Hernia Debates Are Included in Clinical Congress 2023 On Demand
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Surgeon Safety Session, Biliary/Hernia Debates Are Included in Clinical Congress 2023 On Demand

Registered in-person or virtual attendees and new purchasers can access expert-led sessions through the Clinical Congress 2023 on-demand platform.
Military Surgeon Dr. Eric Elster Is Keynote Speaker for ACS Surgical Simulation Summit
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Military Surgeon Dr. Eric Elster Is Keynote Speaker for ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

The 17th Annual Surgical Simulation Summit on March 14 and March 15 will include access to innovative technologies, discussion of ground-breaking simulation research, and unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Review ACS Well-Being Resources Aimed at Improving Mental Health
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Review ACS Well-Being Resources Aimed at Improving Mental Health

Take advantage of surgeon well-being resources and further your understanding of how to incorporate a well-being focus into your career.
Register Now for Live Coding Courses in Dallas
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Register Now for Live Coding Courses in Dallas

With Medicare and third-party payor policy and coding changes taking effect in 2024, it is imperative that surgeons and their coding staff have accurate and up-to-date information to protect reimbursements and optimize efficiency.