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Mashup Score: 0STS Summer Series—Surgical Specialties at Risk: How Medicare Cuts to Surgery Will Affect You and Your Patients | STS - 4 year(s) ago
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, another threat stands to strain hospitals, surgeons, and their patients. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is expected to cut reimbursement for cardiothoracic surgeons by as much as 9% starting on January 1, 2021. These cuts, coupled with the economic toll from the COVID crisis, likely will result in irreparable damage to surgical practices and…
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Mashup Score: 0Member News: Fall 2020 | STS - 4 year(s) ago
Higgins Guides Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, has been named senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion for The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He also will continue in his current positions as surgeon-in-chief at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and director of the…
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Congratulations to Drs. @roberthiggins32, Jonathan D’Cunha, @scottlemaire, Daniel Boffa, Kevin Lobdell, Karl Michael Reyes, Olugbenga @okusanyamd, Raina Sinha, and others on their new jobs and leadership roles! Read the latest STS member news. https://t.co/tNmB4864yb https://t.co/uR4h87OWcx
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Mashup Score: 0STS News - Fall 2020 | STS - 4 year(s) ago
In this issue, read about what to expect during STS 2021—the Society’s first-ever all-digital annual meeting, the features of the new STS Learning Center, the rich multimedia content included in the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, the goals and objectives of the recently-approved STS Strategic Plan, the Society’s actions against impending Medicare cuts, and more.
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The fall issue of STS News is now available! Read about #STS2021—the Society’s first-ever all-digital annual meeting, member job updates, the new Learning Center, the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, actions against impending Medicare cuts, and more. https://t.co/6cuFLCmsaq https://t.co/naPwfZOPdU
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Mashup Score: 1Rep. Diana DeGette Recognized for Unflinching Support of Health Care Priorities | STS - 4 year(s) ago
STS Legislator of the Year Award honors visionary leadership and outstanding achievement WASHINGTON, DC (October 6, 2020) — Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) was named Legislator of the Year by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons on Monday in recognition of her strong leadership and fierce advocacy for health care policies that impact cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients.
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“If we don’t have science-based legislation, it’s a waste of money, and more importantly, it can impact #patients' health. So thank you for all you do,” said @RepDianaDeGette after receiving the STS Legislator of the Year Award last night. https://t.co/0tLb29CLQB https://t.co/b4jkMHOd4C
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Mashup Score: 1Meetings | STS - 4 year(s) ago
STS educational programs are designed to provide a forum for all members of the cardiothoracic surgery team to learn the most up-to-date information on research, surgical techniques, patient management, and social, ethical, and political issues in order to maintain the highest level of care for the cardiothoracic patient. Learn more about STS…
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Thanks to all faculty and attendees for an outstanding #stscriticalcare conference! For future STS meetings and courses visit https://t.co/pkvTONiM6A https://t.co/fKvKabv6ne
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Mashup Score: 0Membership | STS - 4 year(s) ago
Representing more than 7,300 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals in cardiothoracic surgery around the world, STS provides a broad range of opportunities and benefits to help you grow professionally and ultimately serve patients better. If you have questions regarding membership, email STS Member Services or call…
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Enjoying #stscriticalcare? If you're not yet a member, apply for STS membership! Enjoy discounts on other meetings and educational products, complimentary subscriptions to The Annals of Thoracic Surgery plus career development and more! https://t.co/qS2y1NOE6a
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Mashup Score: 1Surgical Checklists | STS - 4 year(s) ago
STS has put together a series of checklists that you may download, customize, duplicate, and distribute for your practice. Preop Checklists
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Download free preop patient safety checklists! Designed to help the CT surgery team avoid errors, reduce morbidity and mortality, and foster teamwork. Customize, duplicate, and distribute them throughout your practice. #stscriticalcare https://t.co/5KBMgd3Jd0
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Mashup Score: 0Patients | STS - 4 year(s) ago
The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery is a website that provides easily understandable information, videos, and graphics on adult heart disease, pediatric and congenital heart disease, lung, esophageal, and other chest diseases, and heart and lung transplantation. Available in English and Spanish, this website is easily viewable on computers, tablets, and…
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Check out this FREE resource with recovery guidelines for your patients and families. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi. Download the PDF or link to it on your institution's website. https://t.co/mtlqvwv4Y4 #stscriticalcare
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Mashup Score: 017th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference - Ask Me Anything Session | STS - 4 year(s) ago
The last session on Friday, September 25—Session 4: Ask Me Anything, from 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.— will be an open forum for attendees to interact with the expert panel. Enter your contact information and question(s) below for consideration to be included!
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Looking forward to Day 2 of #stscriticalcare which is all about #COVID/disaster management. Join live sessions starting at 9 am CT and submit questions for the multidisciplinary panel Q&A at 2:30 pm CT https://t.co/gdH2bQJsP9
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Mashup Score: 0STS 17th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference | STS - 4 year(s) ago
Ask Me Anything! The live session on Friday, September 25—Session 4: Ask Me Anything, from 2:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.— will be an open forum for attendees to interact with the expert panel. Enter your questions below for consideration to be included! Moderator: Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD (Houston, TX) Panelists: Intensivist: Glenn J.R. Whitman, MD (Baltimore, MD) CT Transplant Surgeon: Jeremiah W….
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It's day 1 of our virtual 17th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference! A 3-day virtual journey into the latest research and innovations in CT perioperative and critical care medicine. Tag your posts with #stscriticalcare Register now: https://t.co/nU3UIeOwt9
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Video and podcast are now available for the STS webinar, Surgical Specialties at Risk. Keith S. Naunheim, MD, is joined by a panel of experts to discuss CMS planned reimbursement cuts and how to advocate against them. Watch: https://t.co/su41KMIS2a Listen: https://t.co/FDJBumozRT https://t.co/s5AKCb1fqn