ACP News

Internal medicine physicians say administration’s strategy to end hunger and improve nutrition will improve public health

09/27/22
ACP welcomes September new Fellows

09/16/22
Internal medicine physicians say reducing administrative burdens will help patients get more timely access to care

09/14/22
Internal medicine physicians say “Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022” would maintain Medicare payment stability

09/13/22
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 10th virtual COVID-19 forum for physicians

09/12/22
Internal medicine physicians say regulation change will protect immigrants’ access to health care

09/12/22
ACP names new Vice President, Membership Administration and Engagement

09/09/22
Internal medicine physicians say court decision threatens access to preventive health care

09/09/22
ACP launches campaign celebrating depth and diversity of internal medicine physicians

08/15/22
Internal medicine physicians call Inflation Reduction Act a win for health in U.S.

08/15/22
American College of Physicians names new Annals Senior Deputy Editor and VP

08/10/22
ACP names new Vice President, Publishing

08/10/22
ACP urges adults to get recommended vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases

08/09/22
Internal medicine physicians say Inflation Reduction Act will improve access to health care

08/08/22
Internal medicine physicians support administration’s efforts to secure access to reproductive health care, but more is needed

08/04/22
Internal medicine physicians say House-passed assault weapon ban encouraging step in gun violence prevention

08/01/22
ACP announces new Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy

08/01/22
Internal medicine physicians say Senate reconciliation deal provisions would improve health and access to health care

07/28/22
ACP offers guidance on the ethical use of genetic testing and precision medicine

07/25/22
ACP names new Vice President for Medical Education

07/25/22
ACP says long term care services in the United States need support and improvement

07/11/22
Internal medicine physicians supportive of Executive Order on reproductive health, but more needed to restore rights

07/08/22
Internal medicine physicians encouraged by proposals in 2023 Medicare rules

07/08/22
Internal medicine physicians concerned about relaxed approach to Paxlovid prescribing

07/08/22
Internal medicine physicians call for gun violence to be declared a national epidemic and public health emergency

07/05/22
Internal medicine physicians concerned by court decision to limit EPA authority over carbon emissions

06/30/22
ACP says food insecurity is a threat to public health in the United States

06/27/22
Internal medicine physicians laud the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aimed at reducing firearms-related deaths and injuries

06/27/22
Internal medicine physicians greatly concerned by Supreme Court decision eliminating right to reproductive services

06/24/22
ACP applauds FDA’s plan to remove JUUL products from being sold and marketed In the U.S.

06/23/22
Internal medicine physicians disappointed by court decision striking down firearms regulation

06/23/22
Internal medicine physicians urge passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act containing measures to reduce firearms-related deaths and injuries

06/22/22
ACP says physician payments should work toward health equity

06/20/22
Internal medicine physicians say Senate agreement promising first-step in reducing firearms-related deaths and injuries

06/13/22
Internal medicine physicians express dismay at shooting of physicians and others in Tulsa, repeat call for action

06/02/22
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 9th virtual COVID-19 forum for physicians

05/31/22
Internal medicine physicians encouraged by Biden administration order on police reform

05/26/22
Internal medicine physicians decry the repeated tragedy of mass shootings, call for action

05/25/22
Internal medicine physicians say Buffalo shooting highlights multiple public health crises

05/17/22
ACP update: women’s health & SCOTUS leak

05/10/22
ACP and the American Telemedicine Association collaborate on new digital health assessment framework

05/02/22
ACP lays out mechanisms for better care coordination between primary and specialty care to improve patient care

04/29/22
ACP details efforts to support commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

04/28/22
ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

04/27/22
Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Award

04/27/22
ACP announces winners of national abstract competitions

04/25/22
ACP celebrates winners of 2022 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships

04/25/22
Internal medicine physicians say White House strategy would improve treatment for substance use disorders

04/22/22
ACP hosts nation’s largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors

04/14/22
Internal medicine physicians support regulation of “ghost guns”

04/11/22
ACP names new Chief Membership and Engagement Officer

04/11/22
Internal medicine physicians decry government interference in patient-physician relationship

04/08/22
Internal medicine physicians say Oklahoma abortion legislation will criminalize health care

04/06/22
Internal medicine physicians say President’s Budget proposal would fund important health programs

03/29/22
ACP announces senior leadership team, promotions to support organizational strategy

03/25/22
Internal medicine residency match sees record high, reflecting essential role of internists

03/18/22
Internal medicine physicians say congressional action needed to ensure continued access to COVID-19 testing and treatments

03/16/22
Internal Medicine physicians say Idaho abortion legislation will harm patient-physician relationship

03/15/22
Internal medicine physicians heartened that House funding bill supports important health programs, urge Senate approval

03/10/22
Internal medicine physicians decry policies that encourage discrimination against LGBTQ persons

03/09/22
Internists concerned about dangerous health situation in Ukraine, call on Russia to end hostilities

03/03/22
Internists say President Biden’s health care proposals are promising

03/02/22
ACP successfully implements two initial video series on COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine education

02/28/22
Internists object to policies that interfere in patient-physician relationship and penalize evidence-based care

02/24/22
Nation’s second largest physician organization names new Chief Advocacy Officer

02/24/22
Passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act is critical for addressing the mental health needs of our nation’s doctors, say internists

02/22/22
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 8th virtual COVID-19 forum for physicians

02/14/22
Extending telehealth measures important step for care delivery say internists

02/08/22
Internists say harassment of physicians is unacceptable

02/04/22
ACP issues update on rapid, living practice points: SARS-CoV-2 infections, reinfections and natural immunity

01/25/22
ACP releases two new clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of diverticulitis

01/17/22
Internists say physician payments should not be frozen

01/14/22
Internists say vaccine requirements critical to combating COVID-19 pandemic

01/14/22
Internists say administration’s increased efforts quickly needed in fight against COVID

12/21/21
Internists say administration’s actions to limit vehicle emissions will protect public health

12/20/21
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 7th virtual COVID-19 forum for physicians

12/13/21
ACP urges all adults to get influenza vaccination

12/03/21
Internists say administration’s efforts to continue fight against COVID are critical

12/02/21
Internists support administration’s new vaccine requirements

11/04/21
Internists say 2022 Medicare fee schedule includes positive changes for physicians

11/03/21
SGIM and ACP announce 2021 ProudtobeGIM grantees

11/02/21
Leading internal medicine organizations sponsor $400,000 grant program to build trust and advance health equity

11/01/21
ACP and AHA name editor in chief and deputy editor for Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases

10/27/21
ACP supports COVID-19 booster doses for designated age and risk groups

10/26/21
ACP celebrates National Internal Medicine Day

10/22/21
Internists say strategy outlined for Innovation Office is promising

10/20/21
ACP partnering with YouTube on educational content to counter misinformation around COVID-19 treatment and vaccines

10/13/21
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 6th Virtual COVID-19 Forum for physicians

10/12/21
ACP calls for policies to strengthen health care for our nation’s veterans

10/04/21
ACP leaders call for strategies to support the well-being of the physician workforce in the COVID-19 environment

09/27/21
ACP supports the use of science and evidence for COVID-19 diagnosis, prevention, and treatments, cautions against interference

09/17/21
ACP says employers and others can require proof of vaccinations

09/15/21
Internists concerned about COVID-19 misinformation

09/09/21
ACP says profit motive in medicine may contribute to a broken health care system

09/07/21
Leading physician groups oppose Texas legislation that threatens access to reproductive patient care

09/02/21
ACP supports ACIP recommendation of full FDA approval for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

09/01/21
Internists say Texas law violates patient autonomy and egregiously harms the patient-physician relationship

09/01/21
How ACP members can support Hurricane Ida recovery and aid efforts

08/31/21
ACP urges adults to get recommended vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases

08/18/21
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose and WHO call for equitable global vaccine distribution

08/17/21
ACP says masks should be required in schools

08/13/21
Internists say Senate bills would help improve the health of Americans

08/11/21
Major health care professional organizations call for COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all health workers

07/25/21
ACP names new Chief Strategy Officer

07/15/21
Internists encouraged by a number of policies in proposed Medicare rules

07/14/21
The American College of Physicians comments on ABMS Draft Standards for Continuing Certification

06/29/21
ACP co-signs statement from Nation’s leading doctors, nurses and public health leaders on benefits of vaccination

06/23/21
ACP says Supreme Court decision on ACA protects health care for millions

06/17/21
ACP supports AMA actions to combat racism and discrimination

06/16/21
ACP says organ procurement method raises significant ethical concerns

06/14/21
Panel discusses care for patients with persistent symptoms after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

06/11/21
ACP issues new policy statement on the ethics of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution and allocation

06/09/21
ACP offers guidance on physician suicide prevention and the role of a healing community from an ethics perspective

06/02/21
ACP paper details transparent and trustworthy methods for developing evidence-based living, rapid practice points

05/24/21
Internists say climate change legislation appropriately recognizes toll on human health

05/17/21
ACP partners with The DEI Shift podcast to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine and offer CME-accredited series

05/13/21
ACP recommends caution in the use of patient-reported outcome-based performance measures

05/10/21
ACP says new recommendations from NASEM could help strengthen primary care medicine

05/04/21
ACP strongly supports FDA’s plan to ban menthol cigarettes In the U.S.

04/29/21
ACP releases new recommendations for appropriate use of high-flow nasal oxygen in hospitalized patients with acute respiratory failure

04/27/21
ACP calls for improving privacy protections to increase trust in digital health technology

04/26/21
ACP Clinical Guideline recommends appropriate use of point-of-care ultrasound for patients in ER and in-patient settings

04/26/21
ACP and AHA partner on new open access journal–Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases

04/15/21
ACP applauds Biden administration’s actions to reduce firearms-related injuries and death

04/08/21
ACP’s Best Practice Advice addresses appropriate use of short course antibiotics in common infections

04/05/21
Internists say the American Jobs Plan will also protect the health of Americans

04/01/21
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host 4th Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum for physicians

03/26/21
Internists reaffirm urgent need for policies to prevent firearm violence and hate crimes in light of recent mass shootings

03/25/21
Internal medicine residency match is the largest in history, reflecting essential role of internists

03/19/21
ACP releases new policy addressing Ethical Implications of Physician Employment and Health Care Business Practices

03/15/21
ACP Living Practice Points: Emerging evidence on antibody response and role in natural immunity

03/15/21
Internists say American Rescue Plan will help improve health care

03/10/21
ACP agrees to provide funding to Project N95 to ensure PPE is available for internists and other frontline healthcare workers

03/10/21
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

03/02/21
ACP expresses support for legislation to increase health care access and combat the COVID-19 pandemic

02/10/21
Rapid, Living Practice Points from ACP: Update on remdesivir use for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

02/09/21
Internists say Biden administration actions an important step toward protecting international medical graduates and all immigrants

02/03/21
Internists support Biden administration's actions to begin to improve access to health care

01/28/21
Internists call Biden administration actions to protect scientific integrity, combat climate change promising sign

01/27/21
Internists praise Biden Administration action on racial equity

01/26/21
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host third Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum for physicians

01/25/21
Internists applaud swift action on COVID-19 by Biden administration

01/22/21
Internists say initial steps of Biden administration will improve health in the U.S.

01/21/21
ACP supports plan outlined by President-elect Biden to address the COVID-19 pandemic with focus on helping those underserved

01/15/21
ACP urges ethical allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, says medical need should govern prioritization

01/13/21
ACP says requirements for masks in community settings should be expanded to reduce transmission of COVID-19

01/13/21
ACP makes recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine provision, distribution and payment

01/12/21
ACP releases comprehensive framework to address disparities and discrimination in health care

01/12/21
ACP condemns events at Capitol building, calls for peaceful transition of power to protect public health

01/07/21
ACP joins national primary care organizations to launch joint vision to rewire primary care financing

12/23/20
ACP says COVID-19 relief legislation advances essential policies to support patients and physicians

12/22/20
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for second COVID-19 vaccine

12/22/20
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum II for physicians

12/21/20
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination

12/15/20
Internists offer recommendations to Biden- Harris presidential transition team to help advance America’s health care system

12/10/20
ACP says 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and QPP rule makes positive steps, improvements still needed

12/09/20
ACP urges all adults to get recommended influenza vaccination

12/03/20
ACP says Medicare’s announced payment increases for office visits are essential to patient care

12/02/20
Internists warn against the negative impact of step therapy policies and nonmedical switching of prescription drugs on patient safety

11/30/20
Internists support framework for the ethical allocation of COVID-19 and other vaccines during pandemic

11/24/20
Physicians tell Congress that changes to Medicare payments are critical to primary care

11/20/20
Denmark trial measures effectiveness of adding a mask recommendation to other public health measures for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection

11/18/20
Internists say timely presidential transition important to public health during COVID-19 pandemic

11/16/20
ACP, leading internal medicine organizations co-sponsor grant to support innovations in diversity, equity and inclusion

11/10/20
Internists say upholding the ACA is critical to the U.S. health care

11/10/20
ACP stresses importance of preventive measures as COVID-19 infections increase

10/29/20
ACP leaders urge consideration of presidential candidates’ proposals for a better U.S. health care system

10/26/20
ACP: Falsely accusing physicians of overcounting COVID-19 deaths for financial gain is reprehensible

10/25/20
ACP celebrates National Internal Medicine Day

10/22/20
ACP issues organizational commitment to be anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive

10/21/20
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine host virtual COVID-19 vaccine forum for physicians

10/19/20
ACP issues best practice advice on treatment of hepatitis c virus infection

10/05/20
Living Practice Points from ACP: Evidence shows benefit of Remdesivir for patients with COVID-19

10/05/20
ACP encourages CMS to ensure payment changes move forward, ask for more support for physician practices during COVID-19

10/05/20
ACP signals agreement with AAMC on importance of implicit bias trainings

09/30/20
ACP announces new Masterships and awardees for 2022-2023

09/30/20
Internists call for increased competition in prescription drug market to help mitigate rising costs

09/14/20
Internists urge Congress to support planned increases in payments for E/M services

09/11/20
ACP supports the use of science to stop the spread of COVID-19, warns against interference

08/27/20
ACP urges adults to get recommended vaccinations to protect against diseases

08/19/20
ACP, AAFP release new guideline for treatment of non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in adults

08/17/20
Internists say delivery of mail-order prescriptions is critical

08/17/20
Internists provide recommendations to improve PTAC evaluation process

08/14/20
Internists decry reports of harassment of public health officials

08/10/20
Internists say Quality Payment Program needs to better accommodate physicians dealing with COVID-19

08/07/20
Internists support initiatives to ensure diversity in the physician workforce, oppose efforts to end them

08/07/20
ACP supports waiver for the MCAT Exam for 2021 medical school applicants

08/05/20
Internists say Medicare’s changes to payments for office visits will help physicians and practices

08/04/20
Fall 2020 BOG Resolutions

07/31/20
Internists tell HHS extending public health emergency is critical to ensuring access to telehealth

07/23/20
ACP and Project N95 partner to provide PPE for frontline internists

07/20/20
ACP supports the use of scientific expertise to stop the spread of COVID-19

07/14/20
New policy supports wearing of masks to reduce transmission of COVID-19

07/14/20
ACP objects to U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing employers to decline to cover contraceptive methods

07/08/20
AAP, AAFP, ACP and AMA statement on official withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization

07/07/20
Physician groups urge CMS to follow through with previously finalized 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes

06/30/20
Internists say ACA Enhancement Act would improve access to health care

06/29/20
ACP ethical guidance for electronic patient-physician communication: aligning expectations

06/29/20
ACP supports U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting access to reproductive health care services

06/29/20
Internists call the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act a ‘major step forward’

06/24/20
Internists urge withdrawal of executive order to suspend immigration, citing harm to U.S. health care

06/23/20
ACP proposes policies and action to confront systemic racism, discrimination and injustices in health and law enforcement

06/19/20
Living Practice Points from ACP: Advice on use of N95, surgical, and cloth masks to prevent COVID-19

06/18/20
Internists commend Supreme Court decision to block DACA rescission

06/18/20
Internists applaud Supreme Court decision making it illegal for employers to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals

06/15/20
ACP urges CMS to extend flexibilities in the Quality Payment Program due to the COVID-19 crisis

06/12/20
Internists encourage several major health insurers and associations to keep telehealth and other flexibilities In place after the COVID-19 health crisis

06/11/20
Internists say flexibilities for telehealth and other regulatory waivers should be extended

06/04/20
ACP leaders suggest using “new vision” to guide U.S. health care reform during and after COVID-19 pandemic

06/02/20
Internists “gravely concerned” about discrimination and violence by public authorities and others

05/29/20
Internists call on HHS to make a targeted allocation of funds to keep primary care practices from closing

05/20/20
Internists urge enactment of provisions in HEROES Act to support physicians and patients, call for prioritizing primary care

05/14/20
ACP: Evidence does not support chloroquine or HCQ use alone or in combination with azithromycin as prophylaxis for COVID-19

05/13/20
Internists offer recommendations for federal action to support physicians, patients in response to COVID-19 public health crisis

05/07/20
ACP offers clinical and public policy guidance on partial resumption of economic, health care and other activities while mitigating COVID-19 risk

05/07/20
CMS announcement of pay parity for telephone calls answers a top ACP priority

04/30/20
Internists say relief funding must be prioritized to primary care and other frontline physician practices to ensure continued care

04/29/20
Annals and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

04/28/20
Universal DNR orders, social worth, and life-years approaches are discriminatory and should not be used to allocate resources

04/24/20
ACP appreciates support for physicians in congressional legislation, says more needs to be done

04/23/20
Internists concerned about health impact of President Trump’s plan to suspend all immigration

04/21/20
ACP celebrates winners of 2020 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships

04/21/20
Internists identify essential elements to ease social distancing protocols, address White House guidance to “re-open” the U.S.

04/17/20
Internists recommend additional steps to CMS to support physicians during COVID-19

04/15/20
Internists say U.S. funding for WHO is essential during COVID-19 pandemic

04/15/20
Internists to Congress: More needed to support and protect physicians and patients during COVID-19

04/13/20
Watch: New video message from ACP President Dr. Robert McLean -- Thank you for your commitment to internal medicine

04/10/20
Internists applaud CMS for rapidly distributing emergency funding to physician practices

04/10/20
New study finds that IM-ITE and USMLE Step Examinations help to predict performance on the Internal Medicine Certifying Examination

04/09/20
American College of Physicians survey shows increased telehealth usage among internists and subspecialists

04/09/20
ACP, others urge CMS to pay for telephone services at a level on par with in-person visits

04/08/20
Internists say Defense Production Act must be used to produce PPE

04/02/20
Internists call on the Trump administration to open health insurance enrollment due to COVID-19

04/02/20
Internists say physicians can bring their own PPE and speak out on COVID-19 care conditions

04/01/20
Internists commend CMS decision to pay for telephone visits to help physician practices during COVID-19 emergency

03/31/20
Internists say harassment based on race or ethnic origin is never okay

03/31/20
Watch now: COVID-19 Webinar, Practical Advice and Support from Internists on the Front Lines

03/31/20
Internists ask payers to do more to support physicians and practices during COVID-19 emergency

03/30/20
Internists say prioritization, allocation of resources and stewardship must not result in discrimination during COVID-19 emergency

03/27/20
Internists reinforce recommendations for social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19

03/26/20
Internists commend Congress, urge action to keep physician practices open

03/26/20
Internists emphasize importance of assessing in-office visits and transitioning to virtual visits during COVID-19 emergency

03/25/20
Internists make recommendations to protect and support physicians in COVID-19 legislation

03/24/20
Internists tell Congress CARES Act needs to support frontline physicians in providing patient care

03/23/20
Internists tell CMS frontline physicians need regulatory relief during COVID-19 emergency

03/20/20
Internal medicine residency match the largest in history, reflecting essential role of internists

03/20/20
ACP launches new online telemedicine CME program

03/19/20
Internists support administration’s call on elective medical procedures; call on government to do more

03/18/20
Internists launch COVID-19 practice management guidance for physicians, ask CMS to take additional steps on telehealth

03/18/20
America’s frontline physicians recommend further actions to address COVID-19

03/18/20
Internists ask government to do more to address COVID-19

03/11/20
ACP announces cancellation of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020

03/10/20
Internists say Health IT rules would improve patient access to data and interoperability, more still needs to be done

03/10/20
Internists ask government to take additional steps to stem the spread of the novel Coronavirus

03/04/20
ACC, ACP on role digital, telehealth can play to mitigate community spread of COVID-19

03/02/20
Internists say court decision to uphold Title X changes will harm patient-physician relationship

02/26/20
Internists say President’s budget would harm the health of Americans

02/11/20
Internists say changes to Medicaid program will put health care at risk for vulnerable patients

01/30/20
Internists say court's decision on public charge rule jeopardizes health care for immigrants

01/28/20
Internists call for comprehensive reform of U.S. health care

01/20/20
ACP issues guideline for testosterone treatment in adult men

01/07/20
Internists say court’s decision on ACA potentially could put health care for millions at risk

12/19/19
Internists pleased that federal spending bills fund key health priorities

12/17/19
Internists commend policies in Lower Health Care Costs Act to improve health, increase transparency

12/11/19
Internists concerned proposed Ohio legislation would harm patients, infringe on patient-physician relationship

12/04/19
ACP’s flagship medical journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, to migrate its website to Atypon’s Literatum Publishing Platform

12/03/19
ACP releases Spanish-language edition Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program

11/21/19
ACP addresses high cost of prescription drugs in new policy papers

11/12/19
ACP encouraged by future changes to MIPS, urge continued focus on burden reduction in final QPP rule

11/07/19
ACP issues guidance for colorectal cancer screening of average-risk adults who do not have symptoms

11/05/19
Internists applaud CMS for raising payments for office visits, reducing documentation in final payment rule

11/04/19
ACP celebrates National Internal Medicine Day

10/22/19
ACP and 41 leading organizations announce agreement on call to action to reduce gun violence

10/16/19
Internists commend CMS for bolstering primary care and supporting patients in proposed physician fee schedule

09/27/19
Internists encouraged by House plan to require negotiation and transparency in prescription drug pricing

09/20/19
ACP supportive of ABIM plans to develop longitudinal assessment option for continuing certification

08/28/19
Internists: Administration’s denial of funding for women’s health care clinics puts access to care for millions at risk

08/20/19
American College of Physicians releases paper on methods for managing conflicts of interests in clinical guidelines

08/20/19
Internists oppose public charge rule, urge DHS to prioritize patients, public health

08/13/19
Internists, leading physician and public health organizations urge immediate action to prevent firearm-related injury and death

08/07/19
In wake of weekend shootings, ACP reaffirms calls for policies to reduce injuries and deaths from firearms, prevent hate crimes

08/05/19
Internists applaud CMS for putting patients at the center, supporting primary care in proposed physician fee schedule

07/30/19
ACP reminds adults: Vaccines are not just for children

07/30/19
ACP supports surgeons' general call to address health consequences of tobacco use in the U.S. military

07/09/19
ACP supportive of executive order requiring transparency of health care costs

06/25/19
ACP partners with Core IM to offer continuing education

06/24/19
ACP “greatly concerned” about court decision to allow implementation of physician gag rule

06/21/19
ACP tells Congress that the burden of medical student loan debt prevents careers in primary care

06/12/19
ACP releases paper on methods for developing evidence-based clinical policy papers

06/11/19
Internists applaud passage of Dream and Promise Act of 2019, support residents and medical students protected under DACA

06/05/19
Missouri’s effort to shut down women’s health clinic infringes on patient-physician relationship

06/04/19
American College of Physicians named to new Cochrane US Network

06/04/19
ACP issues ethical guidance on responding to physician impairment

06/04/19
ACP says efforts to improve interoperability must happen in stages

05/31/19
Internists alarmed at decision to roll back rules prohibiting discrimination against vulnerable patients

05/24/19
Internists support bill to improve vaccine rates across country

05/23/19
Internists support bill reducing rate of cigarette use among youth

05/22/19
Internists concerned recent legislation interferes with patient-physician relationship, infringes on patient autonomy

05/15/19
Vivek Murthy receives national award from the American College of Physicians

05/15/19
Internists encouraged by rule requiring transparency in drug pricing in television ads

05/09/19
Internists applaud passage of Climate Action Now Act

05/02/19
Internists encouraged by CMS announcement of new payment and delivery models to support primary care

04/23/19
Improving the ACA’s insurance coverage provisions will improve patient care, Internists say

04/15/19
ACP announces ACP Innovation Challenge winner

04/13/19
ACP releases survey results about telehealth technology availability and use among internists

04/11/19
American College of Physicians launches new services for quality improvement

04/11/19
Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

04/10/19
Title X rule will restrict access to vital health care services, internists say in amicus brief

04/09/19
ACP issues guidance statement for breast cancer screening of average-risk women with no symptoms

04/09/19
ACP announces winners of National Abstract Competitions

04/08/19
ACP celebrates winners of 2019 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships

04/04/19
Internists applaud District Court Judge for upholding Medicaid coverage in Kentucky, Arkansas

03/28/19
Internists say that Trump Administration stance on ACA lawsuit threatens health of millions

03/26/19
ACP releases new learning activity focusing on socioeconomically disadvantaged patients

03/26/19
ACP announces OnlineMedEd mini-bootcamp for new internal medicine residents

03/21/19
ACP statement on internal medicine residency match

03/15/19
Internists support congressional efforts to extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBT Americans

03/15/19
ACP hosts nation's largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors

03/11/19
ACP urges Senate Committee to lower health care costs, invest in high value primary care

03/01/19
ACP opposes Title X rule jeopardizing women's health care services

02/25/19
Internists applaud passage of bills bolstering background checks for firearms purchasers by key congressional committee

02/14/19
ACP reaffirms urgent need for policies to reduce gun violence in light of recent mass shootings

01/29/19
Internists encouraged by bill raising minimum age to buy assault-style weapons to 21

01/24/19
ACP releases new edition of Ethics Manual

01/15/19
ACP supports bill to require universal background checks for firearms purchasers

01/09/19
Internists encouraged by Surgeon General’s declaration that youth e-cigarette use is an epidemic

12/20/18
Internists: Texas judge’s decision to take health care away from millions must be overturned

12/15/18
Internists urge DHS to prioritize health of all U.S. residents

12/11/18
In wake of recent reports, Internists call for immediate action to address climate change

11/29/18
ACP names new Vice President for Medical Education

11/28/18
ACP releases principles to guide patient partnership in health care

11/27/18
Internists and Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health awarded grant promoting racial equity

11/19/18
ACP encouraged by FDA plans to begin regulatory process to ban menthol in tobacco products

11/15/18
How ACP members can support California wildfire recovery efforts

11/14/18
Refugees fleeing violence, persecution must have the right to apply for asylum

11/09/18
Internists applaud court decision upholding DACA program

11/09/18
Internists concerned protection rules will threaten access to preventive health services for women

11/08/18
Internists encouraged that final CMS payment rule improves on proposed changes to E/M codes

11/02/18
ACP calls for sweeping new policies to keep guns away from those a threat to themselves, others

10/29/18
In wake of Pittsburgh shooting, ACP reaffirms policies to reduce injuries and deaths from firearms, prevent hate crimes

10/28/18
ACP encouraged by bipartisan opioid legislation, calls for continued action in addressing epidemic

10/24/18
SGIM and ACP announce 2018 ProudtobeGIM grantees

10/19/18
Internists endorse experts' call for policies to curtail global emissions

10/09/18
Internists tell federal court short-term plans will increase premiums and harm patients

10/09/18
New paper links optimal team-based health care to improved patient outcomes and physician well-being

09/17/18
ACP joins coalition to improve accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis

09/13/18
Internists tell CMS not to proceed with changes to payments for E/M services that undervalue care

09/10/18
ACP partners with Bedside Rounds podcast to offer continuing education

09/10/18
Internists have significant concerns about proposed changes to medicare ACOs, note potential improvements

08/10/18
ACP research report calls for gender equity in physician compensation and career advancement

08/07/18
ACP statement in support of point-of-care ultrasound in internal medicine

08/02/18
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

08/01/18
ACP reminds adults to discuss vaccinations they may need with their internist

07/30/18
Internists applaud CMS for supporting site-neutral payment

07/27/18
Internists call for congressional oversight of family detention

07/20/18
Top X reasons why America’s women’s health providers oppose restrictions to Title X

07/16/18
Internists optimistic about proposed CMS payment rule, recognize opportunities for improvement

07/13/18
ACP says genetic testing to reunite separated families should meet ethical principles

07/11/18
ACP applauds NASEM study addressing sexual harassment

07/11/18
ACP to release new edition of Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program

07/09/18
ACP says family detention harms the health of children, other family members

07/05/18
Internists: Supreme Court ruling on travel ban will undermine physicians’ ability to serve patients

06/26/18
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

06/20/18
ACP calls for continued efforts in reducing physician burdens in second Red Tape Relief Initiative roundtable

06/14/18
ACP urges federal court to reject lawsuit seeking to overturn essential patient protections

06/14/18
ACP congratulates Dr. Sandra Fryhofer on election to AMA Board of Trustees

06/13/18
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

06/11/18
ACP objects to separation of children from their parents at border

05/31/18
ACP calls for health care policies that better support women and their families and improve health outcomes

05/29/18
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 ACP

05/23/18
ACP partners with popular medical podcast to offer CME-accredited series

05/21/18
ACP reaffirms calls for policies to reduce injuries and deaths from firearms after Texas shooting

05/18/18
ACP tells Congress: spending cuts would hurt public health

05/14/18
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

04/20/18
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

04/19/18
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

04/18/18
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

04/17/18
ACP celebrates winners of 2018 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships

04/16/18
ACP announces winners of National Abstract Competitions

04/16/18
American College of Physicians issues ethical guidance for individuals participating in volunteer medical trips

03/27/18
Internists encouraged by increased funds for healthcare programs in spending bill

03/23/18
Internists encouraged by focus on treatment in White House plan to address opioid crisis

03/19/18
ACP statement on 2018 main residency match

03/16/18
ACP calls for reducing physician burdens in Red Tape Relief Initiative roundtable

03/15/18
Nation’s largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors meets in New Orleans

03/12/18
ACP reaffirms calls to Congress for policies to reduce rate of firearms violence

03/07/18
ACP recommends moderate blood sugar control targets for most patients with type 2 diabetes

03/06/18
ACP calls for continued action in fighting opioid crisis after encouraging White House summit

03/01/18
ACP awarded grant to help combat nation's opioid crisis

03/01/18
ACP calls to optimize medical education by aligning positive ’hidden’ curriculum with formal curriculum

02/27/18
Internists concerned new insurance rule will increase premiums, destabilize insurance market

02/22/18
America's frontline physicians call on government to act on the public health epidemic of gun violence

02/16/18
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

02/15/18
Internists: Budget agreement delivers on funding essential health programs

02/09/18
ACP applauds CMS changes in E/M code documentation requirements for medical students

02/08/18
Internists offer support for essential health care policies in budget agreement

02/08/18
Internists support 'United States of Care' initiative to advance nonpartisan health policies

02/06/18
Internists support CHIP renewal, urge reauthorization of key federal health programs amid government re-opening

01/22/18
Internists say federal government shutdown will negatively impact critical health care programs

01/20/18
New HHS Conscience and Religious Freedom division must not undermine physician’s obligations to treat all types of patients

01/18/18
America's frontline physicians: statement on Medicaid work requirements

01/12/18
Internists support increased access to behavioral and mental health services for veterans

01/11/18
Internists oppose Medicaid eligibility restrictions based on employment

01/11/18
ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

01/05/18
ACP launches Physician Well-being & Professional Satisfaction initiative

01/04/18
Internists say tax legislation could harm health care for millions of Americans

12/20/17
ACP calls for elimination of physician compensation disparities based on personal characteristics

12/11/17
New clinician resource available: "Aging and Immunity: The Important Role of Vaccines"

12/06/17
ACP supports new report on prescription affordability

12/01/17
ACP urges Senate to vote no on tax bill

11/30/17
ACP offers recommendations to improve CMS's approach to testing new payment models

11/21/17
ACP says efforts to increase health care price transparency are vital

11/21/17
ACP and CDC issue recommendations for hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and care

11/16/17
America's frontline physicians oppose efforts to eliminate the individual mandate

11/16/17
Internists say all health care payers should support innovative payment models

11/08/17
Internists again call for policies to reduce injury and deaths from firearms

11/06/17
ACP says patient safety must be improved in office-based practice settings

11/06/17
Internists encouraged by payment rules from CMS, note key areas of concern

11/03/17
Internists express support for CMS on its Patients Over Paperwork and Meaningful Measures initiatives

10/31/17
Internists encouraged at administration’s acknowledgment that opioid crisis is a public health emergency

10/26/17
America’s frontline physicians urge immediate reversal of decision to discontinue CSR payments

10/13/17
Group of 6 statement on President Trump’s health care executive order

10/12/17
ACP says executive order may result in significant harm to patients

10/12/17
ACP objects to overhaul of contraception mandate

10/06/17
ACP calls for policies to reduce injury and deaths from firearms

10/02/17
ACP says Medicare Advantage should increase transparency, alignment, and reduce burden

10/02/17
Internists urge President Trump to ‘consider taking additional actions’ to provide relief in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

09/28/17
America’s frontline physicians relieved Graham-Cassidy failed to come to a vote

09/26/17
Internists express relief over failure of latest ACA repeal bill

09/26/17
Internists reaffirm ‘strongest possible opposition’ to Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal

09/25/17
America’s frontline physicians say revised Graham-Cassidy stands to do even more harm to patients

09/25/17
First, do no harm: ACP reaffirms opposition to legalization of physician-assisted suicide

09/19/17
America's front-line physicians tell Senate it is imperative to stabilize health insurance markets

09/14/17
ACP tells Senate efforts to stabilize health insurance markets should first, do no harm to patients

09/14/17
Internists oppose Graham-Cassidy proposal

09/13/17
ACP submits recommendations on 2018 Physician Fee Schedule proposal

09/12/17
Internal medicine organizations to explore new options for physicians maintaining board certification

09/07/17
President Trump’s decision to eliminate DACA will do great harm to the United States

09/05/17
Internists lay out priorities for administrative burden relief to House Committee on Ways and Means

08/25/17
American College of Physicians supports updated naloxone guidance from AMA Opioid Task Force

08/24/17
Internists offer recommendations to CMS' proposed Medicare Quality Payment Program rule

08/22/17
ACP says hate crimes are a public health issue

08/14/17
ACP reminds adults that vaccines aren't just for kids

07/31/17
Frontline physicians praise Senate vote on repeal, stand ready to work on bipartisan solutions to health care

07/28/17
ACP applauds Senate for rejecting health care legislation that would harm patients

07/28/17
ACP says transgender individuals should not be barred from military

07/27/17
Senate vote starts process to take coverage from millions

07/25/17
Affordable Care Act repeal without replacement harms patients

07/19/17
Internal medicine physicians pleased with proposed rule to improve Medicare payments

07/18/17
Internists reaffirm ‘strongest opposition possible’ to BCRA of 2017

07/13/17
ACP applauds House for passage of multifaceted approach to medical liability reform

06/29/17
Internists make recommendations at meeting with HHS Secretary

06/28/17
Supreme Court decision allowing parts of travel ban to go into effect creates uncertainty

06/27/17
ACP says postponed health care vote confirms fundamentally flawed bill

06/27/17
ACP, NMQF partner to improve quality of care for African Americans with heart failure

06/26/17
ACP names new SVP for Medical Education

06/26/17
ACP strongly opposes Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017

06/22/17
America’s frontline physicians denounce the Better Care Reconciliation Act

06/22/17
ACP’s initial review of QPP proposed rule ‘encouraging’

06/21/17
ACP decries withdrawal from climate agreement

06/01/17
ACP brings Congress prescription to improve American health care

05/23/17
ACP issues guideline for treating osteoporosis

05/09/17
ACP urges vigilance to ensure new EO does not result in loss of access to care, discrimination

05/05/17
America's frontline physicians urge Senate to find new way forward with health care

05/04/17
ACP 'extremely disappointed' by House vote to pass AHCA; urges Senate to reject the bill and start over

05/04/17
American College of Physicians praises blocked health insurance merger

04/28/17
Internists urge Congress to ‘move away’ from harmful changes to patient care that would result from AHCA becoming law

04/24/17
Internists say it is time for real solutions for U.S. health-care system

03/31/17
Internists discuss the Quality Payment Program; share implementation experiences

03/31/17
Internists recommend how to prevent and treat substance use disorders

03/30/17
Internists say President’s opioid abuse commission is a step toward effective treatment

03/30/17
Internists say patient care needs to come before paperwork

03/30/17
New tool helps internists prepare for the Quality Payment Program

03/30/17
Annals of Internal Medicine publishes annual 'updates' in internal medicine

03/30/17
Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

03/29/17
ACP decries devastating impact of climate change order

03/28/17
ACP issues recommendations to prevent and treat substance use disorders

03/28/17
ACP says excessive administrative tasks negatively impact patient care

03/28/17
ACP celebrates Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships winners

03/27/17
ACP announces winners of national abstract competitions

03/27/17
America's front line physicians urge Congress to find new way forward to protect patients' access to care

03/24/17
ACP: it's time for Congress to go back to the drawing board to craft real solutions for our health-care system

03/24/17
ACP: with postponement of ACA repeal vote, it’s time for Congress to go back to the drawing board

03/23/17
Internists reiterate ‘strong opposition’ to AHCA after last night’s amendments

03/21/17
Medical profession must examine and address ethical use of EHRs and health IT

03/21/17
ACP pleased with continued increase in internal medicine residency positions in 2017

03/17/17
Internists deeply concerned by Trump administration’s fiscal year 2018 “skinny” budget proposal

03/16/17
America's front line physicians express concern with the American Health Care Act

03/07/17
Internists say the American Health Care Act will negatively impact patients and reverse coverage gains from the ACA

03/07/17
ACP: Revised immigration executive order will cause health care crises and encourage discrimination

03/06/17
Impact on access, quality, and cost of possible proposed changes to ACA offered by ACP

03/01/17
ACP applauds decision to uphold Maryland assault weapons ban

02/22/17
ACP applauds court decision overturning Florida ban on physicians counseling patients on gun safety

02/17/17
Nation's largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors to meet in San Diego

02/15/17
ACP issues guideline for treating low back pain

02/14/17
ACP pleased court blocks discriminatory executive order on immigration

02/10/17
ACP and 11 health care organizations offer joint recommendations on executive order on immigration

02/07/17
Presidents of five medical organizations with one message: protect patients’ access to health care

02/02/17
ACP issues comprehensive statement on U.S. immigration policy

01/31/17
ACP reaffirms commitment to non-discrimination

01/30/17
America’s physicians stand together to protect women’s health

01/25/17
ACP praises blocked health insurance merger

01/24/17
ACP and AAFP release guideline for treatment of hypertension

01/17/17
American College of Physicians further dismayed by today’s House vote

01/13/17
Internists disappointed and dismayed at Senate vote

01/12/17
ACP statement on immunizations

01/11/17
First do no harm: internists say Congress needs to preserve protections in the ACA

01/09/17
ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

01/06/17
ACP asks Senate to oppose repealing Affordable Care Act

01/03/17
Four leading medical organizations urge Congress to protect Patients' access to health care

01/03/17
ACP updates recommendations for treatment of type 2 diabetes

01/03/17
ACP statement on ACGME changes to resident duty hours

12/19/16
Prescribing antibiotics, narcotics, and opioids is common but little benefit for patients

12/06/16
ACP recently adopted position statement on unsolicited communications (“cold calling”)

11/28/16
New American College of Physicians position on gender pay gap in medicine

11/23/16
ACP outlines advocacy approach in post-election environment

11/18/16
ACP applauds new medicare policies to support high-value primary care

11/03/16
ACP releases clinical practice guidelines for acute gout

11/01/16
ACP statement on the MACRA final rule

10/14/16
ACP statement on CMS' initiative to reduce physician burden within Advanced APMs

10/13/16
ACP statement on CMS outline of positive changes to MACRA

09/09/16
NMQF, ACP, and QHC Advisory Group partner to increase adult immunization rates

09/06/16
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

07/28/16
Internists offer alternatives to VA’s proposal to allow APRNs to practice independently

07/25/16
Internists applaud decision by DOJ to oppose health insurance mergers

07/21/16
Internists commend Senate and House for passing CARA legislation

07/14/16
Internists say cost sharing may cause patients to forgo or delay care

07/13/16
ACP supports recommendations in National Academies' report

07/12/16
Internal medicine physicians applaud proposed rule to improve Medicare payments for primary care

07/08/16
Internists offer practical alternatives to simplify MACRA implementation

06/27/16
Internists testify about rising prescription drug prices and their impact on patients

06/21/16
New survey offers insight on efforts to improve EHR usability

06/20/16
ACP to Congress: bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence is critical

06/17/16
Physician groups representing 426,000 doctors: gun violence must stop!

06/13/16
Oral Health Patient FACTS now available

05/31/16
ACP, other medical groups urge Congress to prevent Zika public health emergency

05/26/16
ACP names new EVP & CEO

05/12/16
ACP unveils toolkit to help doctors combat climate change

05/06/16
Internists encouraged by FDA’s move to better regulate tobacco products

05/05/16
Internists talk about MACRA's major impact

05/05/16
HVC toolkit developed for Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transitions Initiative

05/05/16
Annals publishes annual 'updates' in internal medicine

05/04/16
Annals and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

05/04/16
Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarship winners

05/03/16
Internists gather to urge Congress to take action on critical health priorities

05/03/16
Internists recommend ways to better align GME financing with workforce needs

05/03/16
ACP recommends CBT-I as initial treatment for insomnia

05/03/16
ACP announces winners of national student abstract competition

05/02/16
ACP announces winners of national resident abstract competition

05/02/16
Internists comment on proposed rule to implement MACRA

04/28/16
ACP participates in campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing event

04/25/16
Internists recommend steps to ensure success of Medicare's 'value-based' payment reforms

04/19/16
ACP urges action on climate change to avert major threat to public health

04/19/16
Internists express concern and offer solutions for rising prescription drug costs

04/11/16
Statement from Internists on Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Initiative

04/11/16
ACP collaborates with AMGA Foundation to improve diabetes care

04/06/16
New policy paper recommends ways to stem rising cost of prescription drugs

03/29/16
Internists issue statement to expand Medicare coverage to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes

03/25/16
Internists recommend Medicaid expansion waivers represent patient interests

03/21/16
ACP statement on 2016 Main Residency Match

03/18/16
Internists support consideration of mental health, substance use bills

03/15/16
ACP supports CDC guideline for prescribing opiods

03/15/16
Increasing body fat, not scale weight, a primary risk factor for death

03/08/16
Latest information for adult health care at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016

03/07/16
Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center provides hands-on learning

03/07/16
What is an Internal Medicine Physician, or Internist?

03/07/16
Internists urge CMS ‘to re-imagine quality measurement’

03/01/16
ACP pledges to work to improve information flow in health IT

03/01/16
ACP supports Core Quality Measures Collaborative agreement

02/16/16
ACP issues guideline for treatment of major depressive disorder

02/08/16
ACP directs members to Zika virus resources

02/03/16
ACP Response to CMS on Reporting of Quality Measures

01/27/16
ACP letter urges additional recommendations to improve chronic care

01/26/16
ACP issues advice for evaluating blood in the urine as a sign of cancer

01/26/16
ACP and CDC issue advice for prescribing antibiotics for ARTIs

01/19/16
ACP Calls CDC Guideline Development Effort 'Timely and Necessary'

01/13/16
ACP Honors Outstanding Contributions to Medicine

01/13/16
Final USPSTF Recommendations on Screening for Breast Cancer Published in Annals

01/12/16
ACP names new CFO

01/06/16
ACP: President's Executive Order Will Help Reduce Deaths and Injuries from Firearms

01/05/16

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