Background
COVID-19 has caused a worldwide pandemic affecting all parts of the United States, the world and health care.
Where We Stand
ACP is advocating for measures that the federal government, state governments and private sector stakeholders can take to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and be better prepared for future public health challenges. These measures must include increased support for physicians, other health care workers and the health care system. Additionally, we must have equitable access and coverage for testing, treatments and vaccines.
What's New
- Group of 6 Statement on Unequivocal Support for COVID-19 Vaccines 2/15/2024
- ACP's Letter of Support for H.R. 1114 the Long COVID RECOVERY NOW Act 3/16/2023
- Joint Letter to Congressional Appropriators for Year-End Funding Requests 11/30/2022
- Nation’s Health Care Organizations Urge COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination and Treatment 11/21/2022
COVID-19 Clinical Resources
These resources are meant to assist internal medicine physicians seeking to prepare and manage their response.
COVID-19 Clinical Resources
COVID-19 Practice Management Resources
This toolkit is intended to help practices now and in the coming weeks make adjustments due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Practice Management Resources
- Access to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Support for Physician Practices
- Coverage & Access for Testing and Treatment
- Public Health, Non-Discrimination, and Health System Capacity
- GME & Other Physician Workforce Issues
- Prescription Drug Issues
- Advocacy with Congress on COVID-19 Legislation
Access to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
ACP has been advocating to ensure that physicians have an adequate supply of personal protection equipment (PPE) to keep themselves and their patients safe.
- PolicyIdentifying Essential Elements to Ease Social Distancing Protocols, Address White House Guidance to “Re-open” the U.S. 4/17/2020
- PolicyProtecting Patient and Physician Health and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic 4/1/2020
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- StatementInternists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- LetterACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- LetterACP Letter Requesting Administration to Expand Defense Production Act Order for Personal Protective Equipment 4/3/2020
- SummarySummary and Outcomes of Key Priorities in the CARES Act and Other COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation 4/3/2020
- SummarySummary of Key Health Provisions in COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation in, the CARES Act, H.R. 748, as Enacted 4/3/2020
- StatementInternists Say Defense Production Act must be used to Produce PPE 4/2/2020
- LetterLetter Urging Administration to Invoke Defense Production Act for Personal Protective Equipment 4/2/2020
Support for Physician Practices
ACP has been advocating for support for medical practices in order to alleviate the extreme financial and logistical strains that are being placed on practices.
- PolicyProtecting Patient and Physician Health and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic 4/1/2020
- PolicyStatement on Nonurgent In-Person Medical Care During COVID-19 Emergency 3/24/2020
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- LetterJoint Letter Urging HRSA to Reopen Reporting Period to Applicable Provider Relief Fund Recipients 3/31/2022
- StatementPassage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is Critical for Addressing the Mental Health Needs of our Nation’s Doctors Say Internists 2/22/2022
- LetterJoint Letter to White House on COVID-19 Omicron Response 1/7/2022
- LetterJoint Letter Urging Payment for Vaccine Counseling by Physicians for Medicaid and Medicare Beneficiaries 11/1/2021
- LetterACP Letter for the Record on the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act 10/25/2021
- LetterACP Letter to CMS on COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling 3/16/2021
- LetterACP Letter to the House Supporting Passage of Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Act of 2021 3/15/2021
Coverage and Access for Testing and Treatment
ACP believes that access to testing and treatment is key to combatting COVID-19, adequate health insurance coverage for testing and treatment is a critical component of access.
- PolicyApproval of ACIP Recommendation for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine 7/25/2022
- PolicyPosition Statement on Immunization of Health Care Workers 9/14/2021
- PolicyPosition Statement on Immunization Policies to Protect the Public 9/14/2021
- PolicyApproval of ACIP Recommendations for Use of the FDA-Approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine 9/1/2021
- PolicyApproval Of Interim ACIP Recommendations For Use Of Additional Dose Of Pfizer Or Moderna COVID-10 Vaccine Among Immunocompromised Persons 8/16/2021
- PolicyACP Policy Statement on the Provision, Distribution, and Payment of COVID-19 Vaccines 1/11/2021
- PolicyACP's Policy Statement on the Ethical Allocation of Vaccines During Pandemics Including COVID-19 11/24/2020
- PolicyIdentifying Essential Elements to Ease Social Distancing Protocols, Address White House Guidance to “Re-open” the U.S. 4/17/2020
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- StatementNation’s Health Care Organizations Urge COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination and Treatment 11/21/2022
- LetterLetter to NIH Encouraging Treatment Trials for Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) 8/16/2022
- StatementInternists Say Administration’s Increased Efforts Quickly Needed in Fight Against COVID 12/21/2021
- StatementInternists Say Administration’s Efforts to Continue Fight Against COVID are Critical 12/2/2021
- StatementJoint Statement Supporting OSHA’s COVID Vaccination or Testing Requirement 11/18/2021
- LetterJoint Letter to Administration Leadership Urging Increased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines to Office-Based Physicians 10/13/2021
- StatementACP Supports the Use of Science and Evidence for COVID-19 Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatments, Cautions Against Interference 9/17/2021
- StatementACP Supports ACIP Recommendation of Full FDA Approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine 9/1/2021
Public Health, Non-Discrimination, and Health System Capacity
ACP has been advocating for policies that will help to protect public health and preserve our health system capacity while fighting COVID-19.
- PolicyPosition Statement on Immunization of Health Care Workers 9/14/2021
- PolicyPosition Statement on Immunization Policies to Protect the Public 9/14/2021
- PolicyApproval Of Interim ACIP Recommendations For Use Of Additional Dose Of Pfizer Or Moderna COVID-10 Vaccine Among Immunocompromised Persons 8/16/2021
- PolicyACP Policy Statement on Wearing Masks in Community Settings 1/11/2021
- PolicyACP Policy Statement on Wearing Masks in Community Settings 7/13/2020
- PolicyPartial Resumption of Economic, Health Care and Other Activities While Mitigating COVID-19 Risk and Expanding System Capacity 5/6/2020
- PolicyIdentifying Essential Elements to Ease Social Distancing Protocols, Address White House Guidance to “Re-open” the U.S. 4/17/2020
- PolicyNon-Discrimination in the Stewardship and Allocation of Resources During Health System Catastrophes Including COVID-19 3/26/2020
- PolicyACP Policy on Social Distancing During COVID-19 Emergency 3/26/2020
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- StatementGroup of 6 Statement on Unequivocal Support for COVID-19 Vaccines 2/15/2024
- LetterJoint Letter to Congressional Appropriators for Year-End Funding Requests 11/30/2022
- LetterACP Letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding Workplace Violence in the Health Care Sector and Protection of Vaccine Providers 8/15/2022
- LetterACP Letter of Support for H.R. 909 Condemning Workplace Violence Against Physicians 4/1/2022
- SummaryACP Response to the Senate HELP Committee on the PREVENT Pandemics Act 2/2/2022
- StatementInternists Say Vaccine Requirements Critical to Combating COVID-19 Pandemic 1/14/2022
- LetterJoint Letter to White House on COVID-19 Omicron Response 1/7/2022
- StatementInternists Say Administration’s Increased Efforts Quickly Needed in Fight Against COVID 12/21/2021
- StatementJoint Statement Supporting OSHA’s COVID Vaccination or Testing Requirement 11/18//2021
- StatementInternists Support Administration's New Vaccine Requirements 11/4/2021
GME & Other Physician Workforce Issues
A strong physician workforce is essential to combatting the threat of COVID-19.
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- StatementInternal Medicine Physicians Concerned About Relaxed Approach to Paxlovid Prescribing 7/8/2022
- LetterACP Letter of Support for H.R. 909 Condemning Workplace Violence Against Physicians 4/1/2022
- TestimonyACP Statement to the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Regarding “Is There a Doctor in the House? The Role of Immigrant Physicians in the U.S. Healthcare System” 2/15/2022
- LetterACP Statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety of the Senate HELP Committee for the Hearing “Recruiting, Revitalizing & Diversifying: Examining the Health Care Workforce Shortage” 2/10/2022
- LetterGroup of 6 Funding Request Letter Regarding Medicare Sequester, Telehealth, COVID-19 Preparedness, Conrad 30 Reauthorization 2/8/2022
- TestimonyACP Statement for the Record to the House Ways and Means Committee on "America's Mental Health Crisis" 2/2/2022
- SummaryACP Response to the Senate HELP Committee on the PREVENT Pandemics Act 2/2/2022
- TestimonyACP Statement for the Record to the Senate HELP Committee On “Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Responding to the Growing Crisis” 2/1/2022
Prescription Drug Issues
ACP is concerned about the potential for drug shortages and price gouging while we are facing the threat of COVID-19.
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- StatementInternists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- LetterACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- LetterACP Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force and Food and Drug Administration on Drug Shortages 3/30/2020
Advocacy with Congress on COVID-19 Legislation
Congress has passed several comprehensive pieces of legislation to address the national emergency created by COVID-19. ACP has advocated to ensure that physician priorities are addressed in this legislation and will continue to advocate for those priorities to be included in any future legislation.
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- LetterACP's Letter of Support for H.R. 1114 the Long COVID RECOVERY NOW Act 3/16/2023
- LetterACP Support Letter to Congressional Leadership for the FY2023 Continuing Resolution 9/27/2022
- LetterACP Letter to House Leaders in Support of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act 7/26/2022
- StatementInternal Medicine Physicians Say Congressional Action Needed to Ensure Continued Access to COVID-19 Testing and Treatments 3/16/2022
- LetterJoint Letter Urging Finalization of the FY2022 Appropriations Process and Approve Final Spending Legislation 2/25/2022
- StatementExtending Telehealth Measures Important Step for Care Delivery Say Internists 2/8/2022
- SummaryACP Response to the Senate HELP Committee on the PREVENT Pandemics Act 2/2/2022
Search the ACP Policy Library
To access everything ACP has said related to access to care issues search all policy statements, copies of testimony, and letters to government and non-government officials.
Access to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- Internists Say Physicians Can Bring Their Own PPE and Speak Out on COVID-19 Care Conditions 4/1/2020
- ACP Recommendations for a Final COVID-19 Bill to Improve the Health and Economic Security of Our Nation 3/24/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 3/22/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress regarding "Stimulus" Legislation during the COVID-19 Emergency 3/20/2020
- America’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19 3/18/2020
- ACP Support Letter for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 3/12/2020
- Internists Ask Government to Take Additional Steps to Stem the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus 3/4/2020
Support for Physician Practices
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- ACP Letter to the Senate Supporting Passage of Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Act of 2021 3/15/2021
- Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Pass Legislation on a Moratorium on Medicare Sequester Cuts During COVID-19 2/12/2021
- Sign-On Letter Requesting the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Be Extended Through the Public Health Emergency 2/2/2021
- ACP Letter to UnitedHealthCare on Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 12/22/2020
- ACP Letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners on Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 12/16/2020
- Joint Letter in Support of CY 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Implementation and Waiving Budget Neutrality 11/16/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leaders Requesting a Moratorium on the Medicare Sequestration Cuts 11/12/2020
- ACP Letter to Anthem Regarding Correct Coding Initiative and Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 11/6/2020
- Joint Letter to Representatives Bera and Buschon in Opposition to the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act 10/30/2020
- Joint Letter in Support of Physician Well-being Legislation 9/17/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress Asking for Support for Primary Care Practices in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation 8/12/2020
- Internists Say Quality Payment Program Needs to Better Accommodate Physicians Dealing with COVID-19 8/7/2020
- Leading Health Groups Praise Introduction of Value in Health Care Act 7/24/2020
- Letter to HHS about the Need to Extend the Period of Declared Public Health Emergency to Ensure Access to Telehealth 7/23/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leaders Supporting E/M Increases in 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule 7/6/2020
- ACP, AAFP, and AAP Recommend Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities to Senate HELP Committee 7/1/2020
- Sign-On Letter to HHS Urging Office Visit Pay Increases and Waiving Budget Neutrality Requirements 7/1/2020
- ACP Responds to Second CMS Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 7/1/2020
- Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities Sign-on Letter to Congress 6/29/2020
- ACP Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Regarding the Hearing Entitled, “Telehealth: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” 6/26/2020
- ACP Response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions White Paper “Preparing for the Next Pandemic” 6/26/2020
- Sign-On Letter to Secretary Azar Regarding Maintaining Existing Telehealth Waivers 6/23/2020
- ACP Urges CMS to Extend Flexibilities in the Quality Payment Program Due to the COVID-19 Crisis 6/12/2020
- ACP Letter to CMS with Recommendations for Long-term Recovery of Quality Payment Program from COVID-19 6/12/2020
- Internists Encourage Several Major Health Insurers and Associations to Keep Telehealth and Other Flexibilities In Place After the COVID-19 Health Crisis 6/11/2020
- ACP Letter to UnitedHealth Group on Long-term COVID-19 Telehealth and Regulatory Flexibilities 6/11/2020
- ACP Letter to BCBS on Long-term COVID-19 Telehealth and Regulatory Flexibilities 6/11/2020
- ACP Letter to AHIP on Long-term COVID-19 Telehealth and Regulatory Flexibilities 6/11/2020
- ACP Letter to NAIC on Long-term COVID-19 Telehealth and Regulatory Flexibilities 6/11/2020
- Sign-On Letter to Congressional Leadership on Liability Protections for COVID-19 6/9/2020
- Internists Say Flexibilities for Telehealth and Other Regulatory Waivers Should be Extended 6/4/2020
- ACP Letter to CMS Regarding Extending Telehealth Policy Changes After the Public Health Emergency 6/4/2020
- Response to CMS First Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 6/1/2020
- ACP Follow-Up Letter to Secretary Azar Re: Targeted Provider Relief Fund Allocation For Primary Care 6/1/2020
- Joint Letter to Secretary Azar Requesting Targeted Allocation of Funds for Primary Care 5/22/2020
- Internists Call on HHS to Make a Targeted Allocation of Funds to Keep Primary Care Practices from Closing 5/20/2020
- Joint Letter to HHS on Medicaid Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic 5/19/2020
- CMS’ Second Interim Final Rule Re: COVID-19 5/19/2020
- ACP Letter to Secretary Azar Re: Targeted Provider Relief Fund Allocation for Primary Care 5/19/2020
- Coalition Letter on Supporting ACOs through COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 5/14/2020
- ACP Letter to FCC Regarding COVID-19 Telehealth Program Eligibility Requirements 5/12/2020
- ACP Letter Requesting Additional Actions from CMS during COVID-19 Pandemic 5/7/2020
- CMS Announcement of Pay Parity for Telephone Calls Answers a Top ACP Priority 4/30/2020
- Internists Say Relief Funding Must be Prioritized to Primary Care and Other Frontline Physician Practices to Ensure Continued Care 4/29/2020
- ACP Letter to Secretary Azar in Prioritizing Relief Funds to Primary Care and Other Frontline Physician Practices 4/28/2020
- ACP Appreciates Support for Physicians in Congressional Legislation, Says More Needs to Be Done for Patients and Physicians 4/23/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress on COVID Stimulus 3.5 Legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act 4/23/2020
- Internists Recommend Additional Steps to CMS to Support Physicians during COVID-19 4/15/2020
- Sign-On Letter Requesting Support in Future COVID-19 Bills for Physician Practices 4/15/2020
- ACP Recommendation to CMS for Additional Emergency Action to Support Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic 4/15/2020
- Internists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- ACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- Internists Applaud CMS for Rapidly Distributing Emergency Funding to Physician Practices 4/10/2020
- ACP, Leading Medical Organizations Urge CMS to Pay for Telephone Services at a Level on Par with In-Person Visits 4/8/2020
- Sign-On Letter to CMS on Payment Concerns regarding Telephone Calls During COVID-19 Emergency 4/8/2020
- Sign-On Letter to HHS Requesting Financial Assistance For Physician Practices During COVID-19 Emergency 4/7/2020
- Summary and Outcomes of Key Priorities in the CARES Act and Other COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation 4/3/2020
- Summary of Key Health Provisions in COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation in, the CARES Act, H.R. 748, as Enacted 4/3/2020
- Internists Commend CMS Decision to Pay for Telephone Visits, Other Regulatory Changes to Help Physician Practices during COVID-19 Emergency 3/31/2020
- Letter to National Governors Association and National Association of Insurance Commissioners Requesting Additional Actions to Help Physicians and Practices during COVID-19 Emergency 3/30/2020
- Letter to National Association of Medicaid Directors Requesting Additional Actions to Help Physicians and Practices during COVID-19 Emergency 3/30/2020
- Letter to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Requesting Additional Actions to Help Physicians and Practices During COVID-19 Emergency 3/30/2020
- Letter to America's Health Insurance Plans Requesting Additional Actions to Help Physicians and Practices During COVID-19 Emergency 3/30/2020
- CMS Sign-On Letter Requesting Advance Payments for CPC+ Practices 3/29/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leadership on Health Related Provisions in the CARES Act, H.R. 748, and the Urgent Need to Include Physician Priorities in Future COVID-19 Legislation 3/26/2020
- Letter to CMS Seeking Additional Emergency Actions to Address COVID-19 3/24/2020
- Sign-On Letter Opposing the Non-Profit Medicaid Exemption and Caps 3/24/2020
- ACP Recommendations for a Final COVID-19 Bill to Improve the Health and Economic Security of Our Nation 3/24/2020
- ACP Letter Supporting Bennet/Barrasso COVID-19 Grant/Loan Programs for Physician Practices 3/23/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 3/22/2020
- Letter to CMS Seeking Regulatory Relief for Physicians During COVID-19 3/20/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress regarding "Stimulus" Legislation during the COVID-19 Emergency 3/20/2020
- Sign-On Letter to CMS on COVID-19 Impact on Value-Based Models and Programs 3/19/2020
- Sign-On Letter to House on COVID-19 Impact on Value-Based Models and Programs 3/19/2020
- Sign-On Letter to Senate on COVID-19 Impact on Value-Based Models and Programs 3/19/2020
- America’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19 3/18/2020
- ACP Recommendations to CMS regarding Coverage of and Payment for Telehealth During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) National Emergency 3/18/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leadership on the Urgent Need to Include Physician Priorities in Economic Stimulus Response to the COVID-19 3/17/2020
- ACP Recommends Swift Action to Address COVID-19, Recommendations to Trump Administration and Congress 3/11/2020
- Internists Ask Government to Take Additional Steps to Stem the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus 3/4/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leaders Urging Funding for Response to COVID-19 Virus 3/3/2020
Coverage and Access for Testing and Treatment
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Dose and WHO Call for Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution 8/16/2021
- Joint Letter from America’s Frontline Physicians to Biden Administration on Priorities to Improve Health and Health Care 2/17/2021
- ACP Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee supporting COVID Relief Legislation to Combat Pandemic and Increase Access to Care 2/10/2021
- ACP Letter to W&M Committee Markup Supporting COVID-19 Access to Care Proposals 2/9/2021
- Joint Letter to Biden-Harris Transition Team Supporting Comprehensive Health Coverage Policies in COVID-19 Relief Legislation and Executive Orders 1/19/2021
- ACP Urges Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines, Says Medical Need Should Govern Prioritization 1/13/2021
- Joint Letter to National Governors Association Urging Enhanced Collaboration With Community-Based Primary Care Physicians 12/23/2020
- Joint Letter Regarding Safe COVID Vaccines from Operation Warp Speed 11/17/2020
- Joint Letter Requesting COVID-19 Vaccines Follow Existing FDA Standards 9/17/2020
- Group of Six Letter to Congressional Leaders on Immunization Infrastructure and COVID-19 Vaccine Development 9/10/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress Supporting Comprehensive Health Coverage in COVID-19 Legislative Package 8/11/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Prioritized Federal Funding for Widespread COVID-19 Testing 7/21/2020
- CMS’ Second Interim Final Rule Re: COVID-19 5/19/2020
- ACP Letter Requesting Additional Actions from CMS during COVID-19 Pandemic 5/7/2020
- ACP Appreciates Support for Physicians in Congressional Legislation, Says More Needs to Be Done for Patients and Physicians 4/23/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress on COVID Stimulus 3.5 Legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act 4/23/2020
- Internists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- ACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- Summary and Outcomes of Key Priorities in the CARES Act and Other COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation 4/3/2020
- Summary of Key Health Provisions in COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation in, the CARES Act, H.R. 748, as Enacted 4/3/2020
- ACP Recommendations for a Final COVID-19 Bill to Improve the Health and Economic Security of Our Nation 3/24/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 3/22/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress regarding "Stimulus" Legislation during the COVID-19 Emergency 3/20/2020
- Internists Support Call to Suspend Elective Medical Procedures, Ease Licensing Restrictions; Continue to Call on Government to Do More 3/18/2020
- America’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19 3/18/2020
- ACP Support Letter for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 3/12/2020
- ACP Recommends Swift Action to Address COVID-19, Recommendations to Trump Administration and Congress 3/11/2020
- Internists Ask Government to Take Additional Steps to Stem the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus 3/4/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leaders Urging Funding for Response to COVID-19 Virus 3/3/2020
Public Health, Non-Discrimination, and Health System Capacity
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- Internists Concerned About COVID-19 Misinformation 9/9/2021
- ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Dose and WHO Call for Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution 8/16/2021
- ACP Says Masks Should be Required in Schools 8/13/2021
- Joint Letter to DHS in Support of COVID-19 Vaccination for All Eligible Individuals in Federal Custody 8/10/2021
- Statement of Strong Medical Consensus for Vaccination of Pregnant Individuals Against COVID-19 8/9/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Improving Mental Health and Addiction Services in Our Communities 5/12/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the hearing “Examining Our COVID-19 Response: Using Lessons Learned to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders” 4/28/2021
- ACP Letter of Support for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, H.R. 1843, S. 937, in the 117th Congress 3/25/2021
- Internists Call Biden Administration Actions to Protect Scientific Integrity, Combat Climate Change Promising Sign 1/27/2021
- Internists Applaud Swift Action on COVID-19 by Biden Administration 1/22/2021
- Internists Say Initial Steps of Biden Administration Will Improve Health in the U.S. 1/21/2021
- ACP Supports Plan Outlined by President-elect Biden to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic with Focus on Helping Those Underserved 1/15/2021
- ACP Says Requirements for Masks in Community Settings Should be Expanded to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 1/13/2021
- In an Unprecedented Move, Seven National Primary Care Organizations Launch Joint Vision to Rewire Primary Care Financing 12/23/2020
- ACP Letter to President-Elect Biden Regarding Policy Recommendations for the New Administration 12/10/2020
- Internists Say Timely Presidential Transition Important to Public Health during COVID-19 Pandemic 11/16/2020
- ACP Stresses Importance of Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Infections Increase 10/28/2020
- Joint Letter Regarding OIG Complaint of Conditions at Irwin County Detention Center 9/22/2020
- Joint Letter Requesting COVID-19 Vaccines Follow Existing FDA Standards 9/17/2020
- Group of Six Letter to Congressional Leaders on Immunization Infrastructure and COVID-19 Vaccine Development 9/10/2020
- Joint Letter to House Leadership in Support of HR 8067 and for AHRQ to Conduct Research Regarding COVID-19 Response 8/19/2020
- Internists Decry Reports of Harassment of Public Health Officials 8/10/2020
- Statement on Nonurgent In-Person Medical Care During COVID-19 Emergency 3/24/2020
- Letter to HHS about the Need to Extend the Period of Declared Public Health Emergency to Ensure Access to Telehealth 7/23/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress Supporting Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Programs in COVID-19 Recovery Legislation 7/21/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership Requesting Resources to Implement Appropriate COVID-19 Contact Tracing 7/20/2020
- Joint Letter to Trump Administration Urging Reversal of Policy to Bypass Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Collection and Reporting of COVID-19 Patient Data 7/17/2020
- Joint Letter Urging the Release of Children and Parents/Caregivers Together from ICE-run Family Residential Centers 7/16/2020
- ACP Supports the Use of Scientific Expertise to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 7/14/2020
- New Policy Supports Wearing of Masks to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 7/14/2020
- Joint Letter to Rep. Blunt Rochester Supporting Quit Because of COVID-19 Act 7/10/2020
- AAP, AAFP, ACP and AMA Statement on Official Withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization 7/7/2020
- Joint Letter to HHS Secretary Azar Urging Support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Its Mission 7/1/2020
- ACP Leaders Suggest Using “New Vision” to Guide U.S. Health Care Reform during and after COVID-19 Pandemic 6/2/2020
- ACP Offers Clinical and Public Policy Guidance on Partial Resumption of Economic, Health Care and Other Activities While Mitigating COVID-19 Risk 5/7/2020
- Public Health, Medical Associations Call on Federal Authorities, State and Local Governments to Prioritize Safety in COVID-19 Policies 5/6/2020
- ACP Letter to ONC regarding COVID-19 Health IT Recommendations 4/29/2020
- Letter to HHS Urging Action on Racial, Ethnic, and Language COVID-19 Disparities 4/28/2020
- Universal DNR Orders, Social Worth, and Life-Years Approaches are Discriminatory and Should Not Be Used to Allocate Resources 4/24/2020
- Internists Say U.S. Funding for WHO is Essential during COVID-19 4/15/2020
- Internists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- ACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- ACP Letter of Support for H. Res. 908, a Resolution Condemning All Forms of Anti-Asian Sentiment as Related to COVID–19 4/9/2020
- Internists Say Harassment Based on Race or Ethnic Origin is Never Okay 3/31/2020
- Internists Reinforce Recommendations for Social Distancing to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 3/26/2020
- Internists Emphasize Importance of Assessing In-office Visits and Transitioning to Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Emergency 3/25/2020
- ACP Support Letter for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 3/12/2020
- ACP Recommends Swift Action to Address COVID-19, Recommendations to Trump Administration and Congress 3/11/2020
GME & Other Physician Workforce Issues
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- Joint Letter to White House on COVID-19 Omicron Response 1/7/2022
- Joint Letter to Congress in Support of Including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 in Budget Legislation 9/1/2021
- Joint Comment Letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) Proposal to Distribute New Graduate Medical Education (GME) Slots 6/28/2021
- Joint Letter to the Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership in Support of Increasing Medicare-supported Graduate Medical Education (GME) Positions in Any Upcoming Jobs and Infrastructure Legislative Package 5/20/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for the hearing “A Dire Shortage and Getting Worse: Solving the Crisis in the Health Care Workforce” 5/20/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Improving Mental Health and Addiction Services in Our Communities 5/12/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the hearing “Examining Our COVID-19 Response: Using Lessons Learned to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders” 4/28/2021
- Joint Letter in Support of Physician Well-being Legislation 9/17/2020
- Sign-On Letter Requesting Clarifying Language Allowing H-1B Physicians and Dependent Family Members Entry in to the US 7/8/2020
- Joint Statement Opposing June 22 Executive Order Suspending Immigration 07/02/2020
- Internists Urge Withdrawal of Executive Order to Suspend Immigration, Citing Harm to U.S. Health Care 6/23/2020
- ACP Letter of Support for the Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act 5/20/2020
- Joint Statement Supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) during the COVID-19 Pandemic 5/14/2020
- ACP Letter of Support for the Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act 5/12/2020
- Summary of Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Following the COVID-19 Outbreak 4/23/2020
- Internists Concerned about Health Impact of President Trump’s Plan to Suspend All Immigration 4/21/2020
- ACP Letter to USCIS on Visa Processing for IMGs 4/16/2020
- Internists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- ACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- Letter to Department of State and USCIS on Visa Processing for International Medical Graduates During COVID-19 Pandemic 3/26/2020
Prescription Drug Issues
Additional Advocacy Efforts
Advocacy with Congress on COVID-19 Legislation
Additional Advocacy Efforts
- Joint Response to Healthy Future Task Force Security Request For Information 1/31/2022
- ACP Response to Senate Finance Committee Inquiry Concerning Policies to Improve Behavioral Health Care 11/1/2021
- Joint Letter to Congress in Support of Including the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 in Budget Legislation 9/1/2021
- ACP Written Comments to House Select Committee on Coronavirus Crisis Hearing The Need to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy 6/29/2021
- ACP Letter of Support for S. 412, the National Coronavirus Commission Act of 2021 6/10/2021
- Joint Letter to the Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership in Support of Increasing Medicare-supported Graduate Medical Education (GME) Positions in Any Upcoming Jobs and Infrastructure Legislative Package 5/20/2021
- Joint Letter to the Congressional Leadership Urging Support for Increased Medical Research Funding In Upcoming Legislative Packages 5/19/2021
- ACP Statement to the Senate Finance Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Flexibilities 5/19/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing: Paid Leave for Working Families: Examining Access, Options, and Impacts. 5/18/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Improving Mental Health and Addiction Services in Our Communities 5/12/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the hearing “Examining Our COVID-19 Response: Using Lessons Learned to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders” 4/28/2021
- ACP Letter of Support for S. 1024, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act 4/17/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for the Hearing “Examining Our COVID-19 Response: Improving Health Equity and Outcomes by Addressing Health Disparities” 3/25/2021
- ACP Letter of Support for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, H.R. 1843, S. 937, in the 117th Congress 3/25/2021
- Internists Say American Rescue Plan Will Help Improve Health Care 3/10/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the Senate HELP Committee for the Hearing Examining Our COVID-19 Response: An Update from the Front 3/9/2021
- ACP Support Letter to the U.S. Senate for Key Health Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319 3/5/2021
- ACP Statement for the Record to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Telehealth During COVID-19 2/2/2021
- ACP Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee supporting COVID Relief Legislation to Combat Pandemic and Increase Access to Care 2/10/2021
- ACP Says COVID-19 Relief Legislation Advances Essential Policies to Support Patients and Physicians 12/22/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leaders Requesting a Moratorium on the Medicare Sequestration Cuts 11/12/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership and Secretary Mnuchin Supporting Comprehensive Coverage Provisions in the COVID-19 Relief Legislation 10/1/2020
- Joint Letter to House Leadership in Support of HR 8067 and for AHRQ to Conduct Research Regarding COVID-19 Response 8/19/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress Supporting Comprehensive Health Coverage in COVID-19 Legislative Package 8/11/2020
- Joint Letter Re: Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act of 2020 (HR 7663) 8/3/2020
- ACP Letter to Senate Leadership About Recommendations for the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act 7/30/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Prioritized Federal Funding for Widespread COVID-19 Testing 7/21/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership Requesting Resources to Implement Appropriate COVID-19 Contact Tracing 7/20/2020
- Joint Letter to Congressional Leadership to Include the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act in the Next COVID-19 Legislative Relief Package 7/9/2020
- ACP, AAFP, and AAP Recommend Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities to Senate HELP Committee 7/1/2020
- Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities Sign-on Letter to Congress 6/29/2020
- ACP Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Regarding the Hearing Entitled, “Telehealth: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” 6/26/2020
- ACP Response to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions White Paper “Preparing for the Next Pandemic” 6/26/2020
- Sign-On Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Inclusion of Non-Profits in PPP Eligibility 6/17/2020
- Sign-On Letter to Congressional Leadership on Liability Protections for COVID-19 6/9/2020
- ACP Letter to Senate Leaders Highlighting Support for Sections of H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act 6/2/2020
- ACP Summary of Key Provisions in the HEROES Act 5/12/2020
- ACP Recommendations to Senate Leadership for COVID 4 Legislation 5/21/2020
- Internists Urge Enactment of Provisions in HEROES Act to Support Physicians and Patients, Call for Prioritizing Primary Care 5/15/2020
- Letter to Congress to Support HEROES Act 5/15/2020
- ACP Recommendations to Congressional Leadership for COVID 4 Legislation 5/7/2020
- ACP Appreciates Support for Physicians in Congressional Legislation, Says More Needs to Be Done for Patients and Physicians 4/23/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress on COVID Stimulus 3.5 Legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act 4/23/2020
- Internists to Congress: More Needed to Support and Protect Physicians and Patients during COVID-19 4/13/2020
- ACP Recommendations for COVID-19 Stimulus Bill to Sustain the Health Care and Economic Needs of Our Nation 4/13/2020
- Summary and Outcomes of Key Priorities in the CARES Act and Other COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation 4/3/2020
- Summary of Key Health Provisions in COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation in, the CARES Act, H.R. 748, as Enacted 4/3/2020
- Letter to the House and Senate Small Business Committees regarding Financial Assistance for Small Businesses in the CARES Act 4/2/2020
- ACP Recommendations for a Final COVID-19 Bill to Improve the Health and Economic Security of Our Nation 3/24/2020
- ACP Letter Supporting Bennet/Barrasso COVID-19 Grant/Loan Programs for Physician Practices 3/23/2020
- ACP Letter to Congress about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 3/22/2020
- Joint Letter to Congress regarding "Stimulus" Legislation during the COVID-19 Emergency 3/20/2020
- America’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19 3/18/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leadership on the Urgent Need to Include Physician Priorities in Economic Stimulus Response to the COVID-19 3/17/2020
- Joint Letter in Support of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response 3/13/2020
- ACP Support Letter for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 3/12/2020
- ACP Recommends Swift Action to Address COVID-19, Recommendations to Trump Administration and Congress 3/11/2020
- Internists Ask Government to Take Additional Steps to Stem the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus 3/4/2020
- ACP Letter to House and Senate Leaders Urging Funding for Response to COVID-19 Virus 3/3/2020