Christian Shaughnessy

Dr. Chris Childers is a surgical oncologist and health-policy researcher focused on healthcare finance, while Christian Shaughnessy serves as the Senior VP for Advocacy at the American College of Surgeons. They dive into the upcoming CMS policy that will slash work RVUs for many surgical codes, sparking debate on the implications for surgeon pay and patient access. The conversation highlights the contrast between CMS’s view on surgical efficiency and the reality revealed by recent data. They urge surgeons to advocate against these cuts before they take effect.