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The American Burn Association (ABA) extends its deepest condolences and prayers to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those who lost their lives, and to all those injured and affected by the devastating fire at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright in Alberta on October 17, 2026.
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Registration is now open for the American Burn Association (ABA) 2027 Annual Meeting, taking place April 13–16 in Chicago. The four-day meeting will bring together an interprofessional community of burn care professionals for education, collaboration, and conversations about the future of...
Burn centers face growing operational, financial, workforce, and policy challenges that can affect their ability to sustain services and maintain access to specialized burn care. Preparing for these challenges requires more than clinical expertise. It also requires informed leadership, strategic partnerships, and a clear understanding of the healthcare policies...
As we move through the final months of 2026, I remain inspired by the dedication, innovation, and collaboration across the burn-care community. From advances in research and education to disaster readiness, advocacy, and international partnerships, the American Burn Association (ABA) is moving forward with purpose.
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The American Burn Association (ABA) 2027 Annual Meeting will bring the burn care community together April 13–16, 2027, at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are now available for organizations that want to connect with professionals across the burn care continuum.
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September is shaping up to be another meaningful and active month for the American Burn Association (ABA). As I look across everything underway, from our committees and leadership nominations to education, advocacy, regional engagement, disaster preparedness, and preparations for ABA 2027, I am struck by how increasingly connected this...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a significant change to Medicare payment for certain services furnished during the same patient encounter. Under the proposed policy, when a separately identifiable office or outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) service...
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San Antonio has a long history of military medicine, trauma care, and treating complex burn injuries. That history makes the city a fitting location for the ABA’s Burn Surgeon Forum, taking place Sept....
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Writing a conference abstract is an important step in sharing research, quality improvement initiatives, educational programs, and clinical innovations with the burn care community. Whether submitting for the first...
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Many patients with burn injuries receive their first medical care outside of specialized burn centers. In these situations, early assessment, stabilization, and treatment decisions can have a significant impact on patient outcomes.
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