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News Release Archive - 2018

    12/20/18
    Internists Encouraged by Surgeon General’s Declaration That Youth E-Cigarette Use is an Epidemic
    12/15/18
    Internists: Texas Judge’s Decision to Take Health Care Away from Millions Must be Overturned
    12/11/18
    Internists Urge DHS to Prioritize Health of All U.S. Residents
    11/29/18
    In Wake of Recent Reports, Internists Call for Immediate Action to Address Climate Change
    11/28/18
    American College of Physicians names new Vice President for Medical Education
    11/27/18
    American College of Physicians releases principles to guide patient partnership in health care
    11/19/18
    Internists and Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health Awarded Grant to Embed Racial Equity into Their Climate Resilience Work
    11/15/18
    ACP Encouraged by FDA Plans to Begin Regulatory Process to Ban Menthol in Tobacco Products
    11/14/18
    How ACP members can support current disaster recovery and aid efforts
    11/09/18
    Refugees Fleeing Violence and Persecution Must Have the Right to Apply for Asylum at the Southern Border
    11/09/18
    Internists Applaud Court Decision Upholding DACA Program
    11/08/18
    Internists Concerned Conscience Protection Rules Will Threaten Access to Preventive Health Services for Women
    11/02/18
    Internists Note that Final CMS Payment Rule Improves on Proposed Changes to E/M Codes
    10/29/18
    ACP Calls for Sweeping New Policies to Keep Guns Away From Those a Threat to Themselves, Others
    10/28/18
    In Wake of Pittsburgh Shooting, ACP Reaffirms Policies to Reduce Injuries and Deaths from Firearms, Prevent Hate Crimes
    10/24/18
    ACP Encouraged By Bipartisan Opioid Legislation, Calls for Continued Action in Addressing Epidemic
    10/19/18
    Society of General Internal Medicine and ACP announce 2018 ProudtobeGIM grantees
    10/09/18
    Internists Endorse Experts’ Urgent Call for Far-Reaching Policies to Curtail Global Emissions
    10/09/18
    Internists Tell Federal Court Short-term Plans will Increase Premiums and Harm Patients
    09/17/18
    Optimal team-based health care is associated with improved patient outcomes and physician well-being
    09/13/18
    ACP joins coalition of 40+ health care organizations around effort to improve accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis
    09/10/18
    Internists Tell CMS Not to Proceed with Changes to Payments for E/M Services that Undervalue Care
    09/10/18
    American College of Physicians Partners with Bedside Rounds Podcast to Offer Continuing Education
    08/10/18
    Internists Have Significant Concerns About Proposed Changes to Medicare ACOs, Note Potential Improvements
    08/07/18
    ACP Research Report Calls for Gender Equity in Physician Compensation and Career Advancement
    08/01/18
    ACP Submits Comments on Title X Proposed Rule; Opposes Policies Restricting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services
    08/01/18
    Internists Say Short-term Plans will Increase Premiums and Harm Patients
    07/30/18
    American College of Physicians Reminds Adults to Discuss Vaccinations They May Need With Their Internist
    07/27/18
    Internists Applaud CMS for Supporting Site-Neutral Payment
    07/20/18
    Internists Call for Congressional Oversight of Family Detention
    07/16/18
    Top X Reasons Why America’s Women’s Health Providers Oppose Restrictions to Title X
    07/13/18
    Internists Optimistic About Proposed CMS Payment Rule, Recognize Opportunities for Improvement
    07/11/18
    ACP Says Genetic Testing to Reunite Separated Families Should Meet Ethical Principles
    07/11/18
    ACP Applauds NASEM Study Addressing Sexual Harassment
    07/09/18
    ACP to release new edition of Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program
    07/05/18
    ACP Says Family Detention Harms the Health of Children, Other Family Members
    06/26/18
    Internists: Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban Will Undermine Physicians’ Ability to Serve Patients
    06/20/18
    President's EO on Policy Separating Children from their Parents Does Not Ensure Permanent Solution
    06/20/18
    ACP Concerned New Health Insurance Rule Will Undermine Patient Protections, Jeopardize Coverage
    06/14/18
    ACP Calls for Continued Efforts in Reducing Physician Burdens in Second Red Tape Relief Initiative Roundtable
    06/14/18
    American College of Physicians Urges Federal Court to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Essential Patient Protections
    06/13/18
    ACP Congratulates Dr. Sandra Fryhofer on Election to AMA Board of Trustees
    06/11/18
    ACP Relieved USCIS Will End Delay in Visa Processing for International Medical Graduates
    06/11/18
    Joint Principles on Opioid Crisis Call for Comprehensive, Public Health Approach to Addiction Treatment
    05/31/18
    ACP Objects to Separation of Children from their Parents at Border
    05/29/18
    ACP Calls for Health Care Policies That Better Support Women and Their Families and Improve Health Outcomes
    05/23/18
    Joint Principles for Protecting the Patient-Physician Relationship
    05/23/18
    Internists Concerned Changes to Title X Will Restrict Access to Health Care for Vulnerable Populations, Undermine Patient-Physician Relationship
    05/23/18
    Andy Slavitt to Receive National Award From the American College of Physicians
    05/21/18
    Nation's largest medical specialty organization and popular medical podcast partner to offer CME-accredited series
    05/18/18
    ACP Reaffirms Calls for Policies to Reduce Injuries and Deaths from Firearms After Texas Shooting
    05/14/18
    ACP tells Congress: Spending Cuts Would Hurt Public Health
    04/20/18
    Improving physician well-being and reducing administrative burdens are ACP priorities
    04/20/18
    Internists Express Need for Gender Equity in Physician Compensation, Career Advancement
    04/19/18
    Internists Call for Improvements to Quality Payment Program
    04/19/18
    ‘High-Value Technology’ wins ACP Innovation Challenge grand prize at Internal Medicine Meeting 2018
    04/19/18
    Internists Say Examining Social Determinants of Health Can Improve Patient Care, Promote Health Equity
    04/18/18
    ACP calls for a 'time out' to assess and revise approach to performance measurement
    04/18/18
    Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP Announce Recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards
    04/17/18
    ACP Paper Calls for Gender Equity in Physician Compensation and Career Advancement
    04/17/18
    Internists Say Social Determinants of Health Play Role in Improving Patient Care and Promoting Health Equity
    04/16/18
    ACP celebrates winners of 2018 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships
    04/16/18
    ACP announces winners of National Abstract Competitions
    03/27/18
    American College of Physicians issues ethical guidance for individuals participating in volunteer medical trips
    03/23/18
    Internists Encouraged by Increased Funds for Healthcare Programs in Spending Bill
    03/19/18
    Internists Encouraged By Focus on Treatment in White House Plan to Address Opioid Crisis
    03/16/18
    Internal medicine residency programs continue to grow but policies needed to ensure patient access to general internists
    03/15/18
    ACP Calls for Reducing Physician Burdens in Red Tape Relief Initiative Roundtable
    03/12/18
    Nation’s largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors meets in New Orleans
    03/07/18
    ACP Reaffirms Calls to Congress for Policies to Reduce Rate of Firearms Violence
    03/06/18
    ACP recommends moderate blood sugar control targets for most patients with type 2 diabetes
    03/01/18
    ACP Calls for Continued Action in Fighting Opioid Crisis After Encouraging White House Summit
    03/01/18
    American College of Physicians awarded grant to help combat nation's opioid crisis
    02/27/18
    ACP calls on medicine to optimize learning environments by aligning positive ’hidden’ curriculum with formal curriculum of medical education
    02/22/18
    Internists Concerned New Insurance Rule Will Increase Premiums, Destabilize Insurance Market
    02/16/18
    America’s Frontline Physicians Call on Government to Act on the Public Health Epidemic of Gun Violence
    02/15/18
    In Wake of Florida School Shooting, ACP Reaffirms Calls for Policies to Reduce Injuries and Deaths from Firearms
    02/15/18
    Internists Urge CMS and States to Rethink Medicaid Work Requirements
    02/09/18
    Internists: Budget Agreement Delivers on Funding Essential Health Programs, Reducing Administrative Burdens, and Expanding Chronic Care Services
    02/08/18
    ACP Applauds CMS Changes in Evaluation and Management Code Documentation Requirements for Medical Students
    02/08/18
    Internists Offer Support for Essential Health Care Policies in Budget Agreement
    02/06/18
    Internists Support United States of Care Initiative to Advance Nonpartisan Health Policies
    01/22/18
    Internists Support CHIP Renewal, Urge Reauthorization of Key Federal Health Programs Amid Government Re-Opening
    01/20/18
    Internists Say Federal Government Shutdown Will Negatively Impact Critical Health Care Programs
    01/18/18
    New HHS Conscience and Religious Freedom Division Must Not Undermine Physician’s Obligations to Treat All Types of Patients
    01/12/18
    America’s Frontline Physicians: Statement on Medicaid Work Requirements
    01/11/18
    Internists Support Increased Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Services for Veterans
    01/11/18
    Internists Oppose Medicaid Eligibility Restrictions Based on Employment
    01/05/18
    ACP Honors Outstanding Contributions to Medicine in Annual Convocation Ceremony
    01/04/18
    American College of Physicians launches Physician Well-being & Professional Satisfaction initiative