title: ACS exists to ensure optimal care for the surgical patient.
authors: David B
authors: DB
authors: Hoyt
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States