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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Related Advocacy
Background
COVID-19 has caused a worldwide pandemic affecting all parts of the United States.
Where We Stand
ACP is advocating for steps the administration, Congress, state governments and private sector stakeholders can take to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and bring the pandemic under control.
ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT
ACP recently released new policies to guide the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and to increase the use of community masking.
What's New
- ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 3/2/2021
- Joint Letter from America’s Frontline Physicians to Biden Administration on Priorities to Improve Health and Health Care 2/17/2021
- ACP Expresses Support for Legislation to Increase Health Care Access and Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic 2/10/2021
- Sign-On Letter Requesting the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Be Extended Through the Public Health Emergency 2/2/2021
- Internists Call Biden Administration Actions to Protect Scientific Integrity, Combat Climate Change Promising Sign 1/27/2021
COVID-19 Clinical Resources
These resources are meant to assist internists 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
- LetterSign-On Letter Urging Congress to Pass Legislation on a Moratorium on Medicare Sequester Cuts During COVID-19 2/12/2021
- LetterSign-On Letter Requesting the Medicare Sequester Moratorium Be Extended Through the Public Health Emergency 2/2/2021
- LetterACP Letter to UnitedHealthCare on Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 12/22/2020
- LetterACP Letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners on Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 12/16/2020
- LetterJoint Letter in Support of CY 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Implementation and Waiving Budget Neutrality 11/16/2020
- LetterJoint Letter to Congressional Leaders Requesting a Moratorium on the Medicare Sequestration Cuts 11/12/2020
- LetterACP Letter to Anthem Regarding Correct Coding Initiative and Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic 11/6/2020
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.
- 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
- LetterJoint Letter from America’s Frontline Physicians to Biden Administration on Priorities to Improve Health and Health Care 2/17/2021
- LetterACP Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee supporting COVID Relief Legislation to Combat Pandemic and Increase Access to Care 2/10/2021
- LetterACP Letter to W&M Committee Markup Supporting COVID-19 Access to Care Proposals 2/9/2021
- LetterJoint Letter to Biden-Harris Transition Team Supporting Comprehensive Health Coverage Policies in COVID-19 Relief Legislation and Executive Orders 1/19/2021
- StatementACP Urges Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines, Says Medical Need Should Govern Prioritization 1/13/2021
- LetterJoint Letter to National Governors Association Urging Enhanced Collaboration With Community-Based Primary Care Physicians 12/23/2020
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.
- 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
- StatementInternists Call Biden Administration Actions to Protect Scientific Integrity, Combat Climate Change Promising Sign 1/27/2021
- StatementInternists Applaud Swift Action on COVID-19 by Biden Administration 1/22/2021
- StatementInternists Say Initial Steps of Biden Administration Will Improve Health in the U.S. 1/21/2021
- StatementACP Supports Plan Outlined by President-elect Biden to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic with Focus on Helping Those Underserved 1/15/2021
- StatementACP Says Requirements for Masks in Community Settings Should be Expanded to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 1/13/2021
- StatementIn an Unprecedented Move, Seven National Primary Care Organizations Launch Joint Vision to Rewire Primary Care Financing 12/23/2020
- LetterACP Letter to President-Elect Biden Regarding Policy Recommendations for the New Administration 12/10/2020
- StatementInternists Say Timely Presidential Transition Important to Public Health during COVID-19 Pandemic 11/16/2020
GME & Other Physician Workforce Issues
A strong physician workforce is essential to combatting the threat of COVID-19.
Latest Advocacy Efforts
- LetterJoint Letter in Support of Physician Well-being Legislation 9/17/2020
- LetterSign-On Letter Requesting Clarifying Language Allowing H-1B Physicians and Dependent Family Members Entry in to the US 7/8/2020
- StatementJoint Statement Opposing June 22 Executive Order Suspending Immigration 07/02/2020
- StatementInternists Urge Withdrawal of Executive Order to Suspend Immigration, Citing Harm to U.S. Health Care 6/23/2020
- LetterACP Letter of Support for the Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act 5/20/2020
- StatementJoint Statement Supporting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) during the COVID-19 Pandemic 5/14/2020
- LetterACP Letter of Support for the Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act 5/12/2020
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
- TestimonyACP Statement for the Record to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Telehealth During COVID-19 2/2/2021
- LetterACP Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee supporting COVID Relief Legislation to Combat Pandemic and Increase Access to Care 2/10/2021
- StatementACP Says COVID-19 Relief Legislation Advances Essential Policies to Support Patients and Physicians 12/22/2020
- LetterJoint Letter to Congressional Leaders Requesting a Moratorium on the Medicare Sequestration Cuts 11/12/2020
- LetterJoint Letter to Congressional Leadership and Secretary Mnuchin Supporting Comprehensive Coverage Provisions in the COVID-19 Relief Legislation 10/1/2020
- LetterJoint Letter to House Leadership in Support of HR 8067 and for AHRQ to Conduct Research Regarding COVID-19 Response 8/19/2020
- LetterJoint Letter to Congress Supporting Comprehensive Health Coverage in COVID-19 Legislative Package 8/11/2020
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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