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ACP in the News Archive - 2017

Congress can liberate drugs that come off their patents
Washington Examiner
12/26/17
Will These 2 Home Remedies Help Your Sore Throat?
U.S. News and World Report
12/18/17
Getting it right: the challenge and reward of clinical diagnosis
KevinMD
12/17/17
A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain
Vox
12/12/17
ACP Calls for Pay Equity for Physicians (American College of Physicians)
MedPage Today
12/11/17
Medicare pay cut may loom in wake of tax bill passage
Internal Medicine News
12/06/17
Hypertension Guide Revision Raises Concerns for Primary Care
MedPage Today
12/04/17
Physicians fear Senate tax bill will devastate health care
The Philadelphia Inquirer
12/01/17
The Tax Bill Is a Health Bill
The Atlantic
11/30/17
Patients React Poorly When Docs Say 'No'
Philly.com
11/28/17
Should You Stop Taking That Medication?
Consumer Reports
11/27/17
Having trouble sleeping? It is not just because of aging
The Washington Post
11/26/17
Doc Groups Call for More Action from CMMI
MedPage Today
11/22/17
Taking a Hard Look at Administrative Tasks
MedPage Today
11/21/17
Clinical Guideline on HBV Released by ACP, CDC
Medscape
11/21/17
Trump Administration Plan to Add Medicaid Work Requirement Stirs Fears
The Washington Post
11/15/17
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have High Blood Pressure Under New Guidelines
The Wall Street Journal
11/13/17
Physicians ready practices for 2018 MACRA rule
Medical Economics
11/09/17
Gun death rate rises for second year in a row
CBS News
11/06/17
ACP Welcomes New CMS Anti-Paperwork Initiative
MedPage Today
11/05/17
What's Really Involved in Physician-Assisted Death?
U.S. News and World Report
11/03/17
An integrative approach to managing chronic pain can help solve the opioid crisis
STAT
10/31/17
Medicare to Curb Reporting Requirements for Doctors, Hospitals
Bloomberg BNA
10/30/17
Tips on how to put patients before electronic paperwork
Medical Economics
10/25/17
What to know about Trump's decision to halt Obamacare subsidies
CBS News
10/17/17
ACP to Docs: It's Time to Talk About Guns
MedPage Today
10/16/17
The Latest: Trump cuts off insurers, rattling health market
ABC News
10/14/17
Could Making Cancer Screening Simpler Increase Women's Risk?
NPR
10/11/17
6 Ways to Lower Your Stroke Risk
Consumer Reports
10/06/17
Banning bump stocks is not nearly enough
The Washington Post
10/05/17
Doctors Call For Background Checks, Gun Restrictions In Las Vegas' Wake
Forbes
10/03/17
Leading doctors group calls for automatic weapons ban after Las Vegas shooting
The Hill
10/02/17
10 Philly experts weigh in the latest efforts to replace ACA
Philadelphia Inquirer
09/28/17
What doctors want from health care reform as latest Congressional effort falters
CNN
09/26/17
Trump immigration policy threatens clinical research efforts
Healio
09/25/17
Here’s a list of medical groups opposing the Cassidy-Graham health-care bill
The Washington Post
09/22/17
Jimmy Kimmel Fights Back Against Bill Cassidy, Lindsey Graham and Chris Christie
The Jimmy Kimmel Show
09/20/17
Making Measurement Count: The Importance Of NQF
Health Affairs
09/20/17
Obamacare 101: What would the Graham-Cassidy repeal bill do?
The Los Angeles Times
09/19/17
GOP Expresses Hope for Obamacare Repeal Bill, Hurdles Remain
The New York Times
09/19/17
Health Screening Tests: Which to Get, Which to Skip
Consumer Reports
09/16/17
ABIM and Subspecialty Societies to Collaborate on MOC
Medscape
09/13/17
ACP offers recommendations to CMS’s 2018 Physician Fee Schedule proposal
Healio
09/12/17
For Many Women, Cervical Cancer Screening May Get A Lot Simpler
NPR
09/12/17
Ending DACA may worsen doctor shortage
Health Exec
09/06/17
Opioids Aren’t the Only Pain Drugs to Fear
The New York Times
09/04/17
Finding Alternatives to Opioids
PBS News
08/31/17
Health Groups Demand 'R' Rating for Movies That Show Smoking
HealthDay
08/29/17
Medicare Urged to Open Quality Reporting to All Doctors
Bloomberg
08/24/17
Experts: Hate crimes are a public health issue
Modern Healthcare
08/22/17
Lower SBP Target for Blacks May Offer Cognitive Benefits
MedPage Today
08/21/17
Charlottesville, hate crimes are public health issue, experts say
CNN
08/15/17
The doctor will analyze you now
Politico
08/09/17
A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain
Vox
08/04/17
Too Many Meds? America's Love Affair With Prescription Medication
Consumer Reports
08/03/17
More than 1 in 3 Americans prescribed opioids in 2015
CBS News
08/01/17
GOP confronts an inconvenient truth: Americans want a healthcare safety net
Los Angeles Times
07/28/17
Trump’s ban on transgender troops could threaten patients
Healio
07/27/17
Leadership, camaraderie, joy needed to combat physician burnout
Healio
07/26/17
ACA Repeal-and-Replace Effort Stalls Out in Senate
Medscape
07/18/17
From hospitals, doctors and patients, a last gasp of opposition to the Senate health-care bill
The Washington Post
07/12/17
With Senate Republicans at an impasse over Obamacare, many ask: Now what?
Los Angeles Times
07/10/17
Some Doctors Still Prescribe Too Many Opioids, CDC Finds
Consumer Reports
07/06/17
Malpractice reform: House passes bill to cap damages
PM 360 Magazine
06/30/17
Health Care Cuts Will Increase Odds Of Dying For The Uninsured, Medical Review Predicts
Buzzfeed
06/26/17
Just About Every Major Medical Group Hates the GOP Health Care Plans
NBC News
06/26/17
Doc Groups Mostly Pleased with Proposed MACRA Rule
Medpage Today
06/21/17
What Is the Most Underappreciated Medical Invention in History?
The Atlantic
06/20/17
Yoga Works as Well as Physical Therapy for Back Pain
TIME Magazine
06/20/17
Treating patients with opioid disorders is not just about treating addiction. Here’s why
STAT
06/19/17
Prospect of Medicaid Cuts Galvanizes AMA Conference
Medscape
06/13/17
Health groups want their say on Senate Republicans’ plan
The Hill
06/12/17
Medical Societies Decry Trump's Ditching Paris Climate Accord
Medscape
06/05/17
The push for clinicians to talk more about health costs
Modern Healthcare
06/01/17
Watch: ACP Advocacy in Action
Various
05/25/17
Trump's Budget: A Body Blow to Healthcare and Science
MedPage Today
05/23/17
Poll: Doctors Are Still Prescribing Lots Of Opioids For Low Back Pain
NPR
05/19/17
American College of Physicians' Robert Doherty 'willing to take the hits' for speaking out against the AHCA
Modern Healthcare
05/17/17
Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse, Here Are Some Tips To Alleviate Your Symptoms
International Business Times
05/15/17
FDA proposes that doctors learn about acupuncture for pain management
STAT
05/10/17
Experts streamline guidelines for treating osteoporosis
CNN
05/08/17
Democrats turn up the pressure on Republicans for health-care vote
The Washington Post
05/05/17
Trump's 'Mission Accomplished' moment on health care
MSNBC
05/04/17
For Bad Backs, It’s Time to Rethink Biases About Chiropractors
The New York Times
05/01/17
Lobbying by hospitals slow GOP health care drive
Associated Press
05/01/17
We Need To Treat Gun Violence Like A Public Health Problem
The Huffington Post
04/30/17
Here's what doctors think about the updated Obamacare replacement plan
Business Insider
04/27/17
Top doctors agree: treatment, not jail, for nonviolent drug abusers
Philly.com
04/26/17
We're All Tired. But When Could Fatigue Mean a Medical Problem?
NPR
04/25/17
The Endangered ‘Good Doctor’
The Wall Street Journal
04/24/17
Marches across the globe bring scientists out in force
STAT
04/24/17
Why doctors are being urged to join the March for Science on Saturday
Los Angeles Times
04/18/17
Levels of doctor burnout, depression may be creating public health problem, research suggests
Newsworks
04/12/17
Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes
NPR
04/12/17
Trump creates commission to combat U.S. opioid epidemic
The Washington Times
04/03/17
ACP: What to Do About the High Price of Drugs?
MedPage Today
04/03/17
ACP Aims to Reduce Administrative Burden on Docs
MedPage Today
03/30/17
Heroin use, addiction up sharply among U.S. whites: study
Reuters
03/29/17
View Substance Abuse as Chronic Disease, Doctors' Group Says
Healthday
03/28/17
Physicians' group: Treat opioid addiction as a chronic medical condition
CBS News
03/28/17
Physicians' group: Treat opioid addiction as a chronic medical condition
CBS News
03/28/17
New recommendations on how to treat substance use disorder released by American College of Physicians (ACP)
ABC News
03/28/17
The TrumpRyanCare Debacle
The New York Times
03/27/17
Obamacare's "essential health benefits" could be in jeopardy
Associated Press
03/23/17
Doctors and patient advocates sound louder warnings as Trump and GOP push Obamacare repeal
Los Angeles Times
03/23/17
Three drug-free options to cure back pain
The New York Post
03/22/17
A Republican Health Care Bill in Search of a Problem
The New York Times
03/22/17
Medical, science research faces huge cuts under Trump budget
CNN
03/17/17
Climate change is making us sick, top U.S. doctors say
USA Today
03/16/17
Doctors join forces, warn climate change is harming our health
CBS News
03/15/17
Consider Tai Chi for Back Pain
Consumer Reports
03/13/17
Republicans face resistance from hospitals, doctors, and seniors
MSNBC
03/09/17
U.S. doctors not sure all women need pelvic exams
Reuters
03/08/17
Trump Meets With Conservative Health Bill Foes
CNN - Anderson Cooper 360
03/08/17
Doctors from banned countries serve millions of Americans, analysis finds
The Boston Globe
03/07/17
Facing big political hurdles, House Republicans ready an ambitious legislative push to repeal Obamacare
The Los Angeles Times
03/06/17
Group Unveils National Primary Care Strategy
MedPage Today
03/03/17
Doctors Have Been Treating Lower Back Pain All Wrong
The Huffington Post
02/22/17
Appeals court strikes down Florida ‘docs v Glocks’ law that barred physicians from asking about gun ownership
The Washington Post
02/17/17
Forget the drugs, the answer to back pain may be Tai chi, massage
USA Today
02/15/17
No Drugs for Back Pain, New Guidelines Say
The Wall Street Journal
02/14/17
New back pain guidelines: Try yoga or acupuncture before drugs
TODAY Show
02/14/17
Lower Back Ache? Be Active and Wait It Out, New Guidelines Say
The New York Times
02/14/17
U.S. Vaccine Guidelines for Flu, HPV Updated
U.S. News and World Report
02/08/17
What you need know about the CDC's updated vaccine guidelines
CBS News
02/08/17
Too many drugs: solutions to polypharmacy problems
Medical Economics
02/07/17
Still No Consensus on Antibiotics for Persistent Sinus Infection
MedPage Today (see attachment)
02/07/17
Doctors Make the Case for Obamacare or Something Like It
NBC News
02/03/17
Medical group urges protection for doctors, patients after U.S. travel ban
Reuters
02/02/17
Battle erupts over how to treat gout, no longer the ‘disease of kings
STAT
01/25/17
Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds
U.S. News and World Report
01/24/17
Survey of Doctors Reveals the 'Lowest-Value' Treatments” to patients that have benefits that outweigh their potential harms and avoid unnecessary costs
Live Science
01/20/17
Controversial new blood pressure guidelines aren't one-size-fits-all
CNN
01/18/17
New state rules are forcing opioid prescribers to confront ‘doctor shopping
The Washington Post
01/17/17
More than 600 rally in Johnston for Obamacare
The Providence Journal
01/17/17
7 ways to combat coughs and colds
Mayo Clinic
01/11/17
Muted Response From Health Lobby as Affordable Care Act Faces Repeal
The New York Times
01/10/17
7 ways physicians can take control of uncompensated time
Medical Economics
01/10/17
What Will Potential Repeal of Obamacare Mean for Patients?
WKYC Channel 3 News
01/09/17
Why You Should Oppose Repeal Of The Affordable Care Act
Forbes
01/06/17
Prominent R.I. doctor urges Congress to improve, not repeal, Obamacare
The Providence Journal
01/05/17
Republicans finally have the power to repeal Obamacare, but they're still not sure how
Los Angeles Times
01/04/17
Metformin Still Best as First Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
U.S. News and World Report
01/03/17
ACP: Metformin as First Oral Tx for T2D
MedPage Today
01/03/17
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