his new newsletter replaces Bulletin: ACS COVID-19 Updates, which ended publication last week, and the weekly ACS NewsScope that you traditionally have received on Thursday night. It combines all the elements of both newsletters, as well as new content, in a reader friendly and responsive format. As always, your feedback is appreciated as this publication evolves. https://www.facs.org/publications/bulletin-brief/051220
5 Things to Know:
Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO, Second Vice-President-Elect, ACS, explains why African Americans are more severely affected by COVID-19 to TIME Reports with Katie Couric
Contact Congress today to encourage support for ACS provisions in the next COVID-19 legislation
New ACS National Professional Development Seminars can help medical students whose undergraduate education has been affected by COVID-19
Apply for open 2020 ACS Committee opportunities
ACS Surgeon Specific Registry updates: MIPS 2019 data submitted and MIPS 2020 participation available