Mastery of Breast Surgery

Important Update — Program Sunset

Over the past decade, healthcare data platforms have evolved significantly, moving from standalone systems to integrated solutions that support interoperability, real-time analytics, enhanced security, and seamless clinical workflows. As a result, maintaining a specialized quality data platform requires substantial ongoing investment to keep pace with technological advances, cybersecurity requirements, and evolving industry standards.

After careful consideration, the Society has made the decision to sunset the Mastery of Breast Surgery Program effective December 1, 2026.

Although less than 2% of ASBrS members currently participate in the program, we recognize the important role Mastery has played over the past 17 years. The program provided breast surgeons with a valuable opportunity to track and report their quality outcomes, and its contributions to quality improvement have been significant. We are deeply grateful to the participants, volunteers, and leaders whose commitment made the program successful and whose efforts helped shape its legacy.

Key Dates to Remember

• October 31, 2026: The last day to enter cases into the Mastery program. Data will remain accessible through November 30, 2026.
• November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET: Deadline to download data as an Excel file through the "My Reports" section of the website. (Please note that direct export or migration of data into other systems is unlikely.)
• December 1, 2026: The Mastery program will be fully offline.

As we look ahead, we are evaluating new approaches to quality measurement and improvement that better align with today's healthcare environment and the future needs of our members. This transition will allow us to focus resources on initiatives that leverage modern technologies, enhance interoperability, and deliver greater value to surgeons and the patients they serve.

Program Sunset FAQ

1. Why was the Mastery program retired?
   The program was retired due to limited participation and because maintaining a specialized quality data platform required significant ongoing investment to keep pace with advances in interoperability, analytics, cybersecurity, and evolving healthcare industry standards.
2. When is the last day to enter cases into the Mastery program?
   October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
3. When does access to downloading reports end?
   November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. All participants must download their data from the system by this date. After this time, participants will not have access to reports to download data.
4. How do I download my data?
   Data may be downloaded as an Excel file through the “My Reports” section of the website. Please note that direct export or migration of data into other systems is unlikely.
5. Where can I store my data?
   After you have downloaded your Excel file, please be mindful that depending on the information you completed, the information contained in this report is privileged patient health information, and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). ASBrS is not responsible for ensuring that this information is transmitted or stored in a secure environment.
6. If I miss the November 30, 2026, deadline for retrieving my data from the Mastery program, can I still get it?
   After this date, ASBrS cannot guarantee access to your data.
7. What is the official end date for the Mastery of Breast Surgery Program?
   The Mastery program will be fully offline on December 1, 2026.