ACP strongly advocated throughout 2023 on critical issues impacting internal medicine physicians, patients, and health care.

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2023 Advocacy in Action

  • Worked to reduce administrative burdens including prior authorization and step therapy reform
  • Influenced CMS to adopt many of ACP's recommendations including the implementation of the G2211 code and the extension of telehealth flexibilities
  • Championed the start of Medicare prescription drug price negotiations which ACP has long advocated for
  • Initiated a national campaign demanding policies to reduce firearms-related injuries and death
  • Advocated for policies to protect patient access to reproductive health services and gender affirming care
  • And more