Surgical legislation advocacy focuses on safety, access
“Surgeons are the only people trained to provide surgery—life-saving care," says Carrie Zlatos, chief of legislative and political affairs at the American College of Surgeons (ACS). "They are an essential element of a community-based healthcare system. Regardless of where you live, everyone should have access to full quality surgical care.”…
Annual Leapfrog Group awards recognize top hospitals, ASCs
Editor's Note The Leapfrog Group has announced its 2024 Top Hospital and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Award recipients December 17, honoring facilities for standout performance in patient safety and care quality. This year, the national employer watchdog organization named 134 hospitals and 31 ASCs as winners of the national…
Proposals close December 16: Present at the 2025 OR Manager Conference
Editor's Note The 2025 OR Manager Conference Program Committee is seeking presentation proposals from passionate perioperative leaders and experts to share their experience October 28-30, 2025, in Anaheim, California. The OR Manager Conference is the only conference providing education specific to the needs of perioperative leaders in all facility types…
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