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September 18, 2026

Advocacy Wins

Proposed OMB Changes to Federal Research Grant Process Delayed

ACP warns this delay is only temporary, as part of the continuing resolution, and will continue to advocate against implementation.

Advocacy in Action

ACP Continues to Advocate for Patient Access to Vaccinations

Following recent federal actions attempting to change vaccine guidance, ACP joined with other medical organizations in championing evidence-based recommendations.

ACP Policy News

ACP Position Paper Provides Guidance for Ethical Use of AI in Medicine

The paper establishes a structured compliance pathway for AI in healthcare, stressing that the patient-physician relationship is at the core of healthcare.

In Case You Missed It

Explore vaccine evidence reviews, recommendations, and resources for the 2026-2027 respiratory season

ACP urges adults to get vaccinations recommended from trusted sources that develop clinical guidance based on transparent, evidence-based methodologies and safeguards against conflicts of interest. The Vaccine Integrity Project recently released its independent, 2026-27 respiratory season vaccine evidence review, assessing the safety and effectiveness of respiratory virus season immunizations. More information is available on ACP's Adult Immunization Hub.

Quick Hits

Advocacy News

Recent communications from ACP to legislators, regulators, and other policymakers about issues important to internal medicine physicians.

Letter to CMS

ACP Comments on 2027 Physician Fee Schedule, Medicare Shared Savings Program, and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program Proposed Rule
ACP comments providing recommendations to strengthen the proposed policies, preserve Medicare beneficiaries' access to affordable care, advance health equity, support physicians in delivering high-quality care and protect the integrity of the Medicare Trust Funds.

Testimony to Congress

ACP's Witness Testimony for House E&C Health Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Medicare Payment and Cybersecurity
Rebecca Andrews, MS, MD, MACP, Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Regents testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on behalf of ACP about policy reforms to improve the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and strengthen the U.S. health care infrastructure.

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