ACP News

ACP Advocate: ACP helps drive conversations on the value of primary care

06/02/23

ACP Advocate: Recently proposed changes to race and ethnicity standards will have important impact on research and data collection

06/02/23

Internal medicine physicians call on Congress to pass debt ceiling deal

05/31/23

ACP Internist Weekly: New firearms resources include online hub, videos

05/30/23

ACP names new Vice President of Marketing, Public Relations

05/23/23

ACP Internist Weekly: New ethics case study examines implications of resuscitation approaches

05/23/23

ACP Internist Weekly: ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host forum on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

05/23/23

How Can Primary Care Be Improved in the U.S.?

05/19/23

ACP Internist Weekly: ACP observes Mental Health Awareness Month

05/16/23

Internal Medicine Physicians Relieved by Extension for Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances

05/12/23

ACP Internist Weekly: New ACP member benefit offers physician compensation tools

05/09/23

Internal medicine physicians alarmed by shooting in Texas

05/08/23

Physician groups condemn shooting at Atlanta medical center

05/04/23

Internal medicine physicians dismayed by shooting in Atlanta medical office

05/04/23

ACP 2023 Guideline on Pharmacologic Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Guideline Topline

05/03/23

Equity up, weight down: ACP urges docs to help all patients manage obesity

05/02/23

ACP Announces 'Ambitious' Effort to Improve Access to Obesity Care

05/01/23

ACP announces initiative to advance equitable access to obesity care

04/28/23

ACP announces initiative to address firearm injury and to speak with patients to keep them safe

04/27/23

ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

04/26/23

ACP makes recommendations to improve transitions between health care settings

04/26/23

Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP announce recipients of Early Career Investigator Awards

04/26/23

Internal medicine physicians commend creation of Office of Environmental Justice

04/24/23

ACP celebrates winners of 2023 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships

04/24/23

ACP announces winners of National Abstract Competitions 

04/24/23

Internal medicine physicians relieved by Supreme Court decision to delay revoking mifepristone

04/21/23

Care Planning and In-the-Moment Clinical Decisions

04/19/23

ACP hosts nation's largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors

04/18/23

ACP Internist Weekly: This Earth Day, learn about ACP's efforts to protect the planet

04/18/23

ACP calls for appropriate and meaningful performance measures to evaluate telemedicine

04/17/23

Internal medicine physicians deeply concerned about court decision to revoke approval for mifepristone

04/10/23

Internal medicine physicians say changes to Medicare Advantage program will help seniors access care

04/06/23

Internal medicine physicians say Medicare physician payment bill first step to correcting broken system

04/06/23

Inflation adjustments for Medicare payments? Yes, please

04/06/23

Internal medicine physicians decry laws that threaten physicians for providing evidence-based care

03/31/23

Internal medicine physicians say decision against ACA preventive services will harm the health of Americans

03/30/23

Internal medicine physicians dismayed by Nashville school shooting

03/27/23

New ACP paper offers ethical guidance on family caregiving, support, and visitation during public health emergencies

03/20/23

Record high internal medicine Residency Match reflects vital role of internal medicine physicians

03/17/23

ACP welcomes March new Fellows

03/16/23

A Fresh Look at Medicaid

03/15/23

Internal medicine physicians call executive order on firearms important progress

03/14/23

ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host first obesity forum for physicians

03/14/23

Internal medicine physicians say President’s budget recognizes importance of Medicare

03/08/23

Insulin Prices: Eli Lilly Cuts Costs, but More Needs to Be Done for Access, Affordability

03/07/23

ACP joins new Healthcare Coalition for Firearm Injury Prevention to advance firearm injury prevention efforts

03/06/23

Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And When It Matters

03/06/23

Internal medicine physicians object to laws that interfere in the patient-physician relationship

03/03/23

ACP joins the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science initiative to curb misinformation and promote science-based information

03/03/23

Internal medicine physicians applaud Eli Lilly’s insulin price cap

03/02/23

Internal medicine physicians object to policies that interfere in providing evidence-based care

03/01/23

Yoga as Medicine

02/22/23

Internal medicine physicians call for policies that would protect patient access to reproductive health care services

02/21/23

Internal medicine physicians say increased transparency into nursing home ownership is important step in improving care

02/14/23

Proposed regulation to ban noncompete clauses benefits patients and physicians alike

02/10/23

New Congress brings new call for Medicare physician pay overhaul

02/09/23

How ACP members can support recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria

02/08/23

Internal medicine physicians call FDA blood donation guidelines a positive change

02/01/23

CMS Proposed Rule Aims to Improve Prior Authorization Process

01/27/23

ACP recommends cognitive behavioral therapy or second-generation antidepressants for adults with major depressive disorder

01/23/23

The Ethical Paradox of Clinical Trials

01/18/23

Global, local actions can tackle ‘unprecedented pace’ of climate change, heart disease

01/17/23

MedPAC asks Congress to increase physician payments

01/17/23

'Something needs to change': ACP plans to streamline specialty referrals

01/17/23

ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host first firearm violence forum for physicians

01/17/23

Internal medicine physicians reassured by recent steps to protect abortion access

01/09/23

ACP recommends bisphosphonates for initial treatment for osteoporosis in males and postmenopausal females diagnosed with primary osteoporosis

01/02/23

Going Back to School

12/21/22

Internal medicine physicians say Congress’ approach to Medicare payments falls short of protecting access

12/20/22

Internal medicine physicians welcome improvements to prior authorization processes

12/07/22

Physicians and other healthcare clinicians launch a week of action to prevent devastating cuts to Medicare, harming patients

12/05/22

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, ACP urges adults to get vaccinated

12/02/22

BOR takes action on BOG resolutions at meeting on November 5-6

12/01/22

ACP issues Rapid, Living Practice Points on treating COVID-19 patients in outpatient settings

11/28/22

Internal medicine physicians call for improved access and quality in health care for incarcerated patients

11/21/22

Internal medicine physicians express dismay at shooting in Colorado

11/21/22

Nation’s health care organizations urge COVID-19 and influenza vaccination and treatment

11/21/22

New grant funding available aimed at eliminating inequities in health care

11/14/22

Internal medicine physicians say banning gender affirming care will harm the health of Floridians

11/07/22

Internal medicine physicians call on Congress to prevent Medicare payment cuts for physicians

11/02/22

ACP says policies are needed that would improve environmental health

10/24/22

Internal medicine physicians say administration’s efforts will help lower prescription drug costs

10/19/22

ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine hold first virtual monkeypox forum for physicians

10/17/22

Internal medicine physicians say fixing “family glitch” will help families better afford insurance coverage

10/12/22

ACP says federal government needs to improve health support for indigenous communities

10/06/22

ACP announces 2022-23 recipients of Mastership and National Awards

10/03/22

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

09/27/22

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

Annals of Internal Medicine: Monkeypox virus found in anal samples from asymptomatic MSM

08/16/22

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 joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support diversity, equity and inclusion

07/12/22

ACP says long term care services in the United States need support and improvement

07/11/22

Physicians groups urge fuller integration of behavioral health, primary care

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

BOR takes action on BOG resolutions at meeting on April 30

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

American College of Physicians 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

ACP Releases Final Update on the Effect of Remdesivir in Adults With COVID-19

03/10/22

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 Physician

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 combatting 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’s Advocacy in Congress Heading into Year End

12/17/21

Covid-19: AMA and Other Medical Orgs Continue to Push for Vax Requirements

12/16/21

CDC Recommends That Other Vaccines Be Preferred Over J&J Shot

12/16/21

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

12/13/21

BOR takes action on BOG resolutions at meeting on November 6-7

12/10/21

State of Chaos—Gun violence stains U.S.

12/08/21

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

Model suggests beginning mammography screening at age 40 could save Black lives

10/19/21

Cigarette sales see surge during COVID-19 pandemic

10/19/21

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 announces new Mastership and national award winners for 2021-2022

10/01/21

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

Statement of strong medical consensus for vaccination of pregnant individuals against COVID-19

08/09/21

Major medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers

07/26/21

Major health care professional organizations call for COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all health workers

07/25/21

BOR action on Spring ’21 BOG resolutions now available

07/21/21

Supreme Court Upholds ACA, ACP Advocates for Primary Care Needs

07/15/21

ACP names new Chief Strategy Officer

07/15/21

3.75% pay cut for doctors in proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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

ACP Recommendations: Use of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen for Acute Respiratory Failure

05/18/21

Internists say climate change legislation appropriately recognizes toll on human health

05/17/21

Short-Course Antimicrobial Therapy Noninferior for Pediatric Pneumonia

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

American College of Physicians, April 29-May 1

05/10/21

ACP says new recommendations from NASEM could help strengthen primary care medicine

05/04/21

ACP calls for improved privacy protections

04/30/21

Expanding your life lens to enhance patient care

04/30/21

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

04/29/21

After all those eager for vaccination get their shots, how to reach the rest? Primary care doctors say they’re the answer

04/29/21

Fauci: Addressing healthcare access disparities will take decades

04/29/21

HealthDay Now: The Rural Doctor Shortage and More From the 2021 ACP Annual Meeting

04/29/21

POCUS Improves Diagnostic Certainty for Dyspnea Patients, ACP Says

04/28/21

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

'Call on me': Physicians call for larger role in next phase of vaccinations

04/26/21

AHA, ACP to launch new case reports journal

04/18/21

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

04/15/21

Docs Back Biden's 'Ghost Guns,' 'Red Flag' Initiatives

04/09/21

ACP applauds Biden administration’s actions to reduce firearms-related injuries and death

04/08/21

New Opportunities for Health Insurance Coverage: A Primer on the American Rescue Plan’s Private Health Insurance Provisions

04/08/21

Shorten antibiotic course for these common infections: American College of Physician

04/07/21

ACP Practice Points Reflect Current Uncertainty of Natural Immunity from COVID-19

04/07/21

Doctors' Group Says Antibiotics Can Be Taken for Shorter Periods

04/06/21

MedDay – April 6, 2021

04/06/21

American College of Physicians: Shorten antibiotic duration for these 4 bacterial infections

04/06/21

Doctor group advises shorter antibiotic course for common infections

04/06/21

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

04/05/21

04/05/21

ACP recommends shorter antibiotic courses for common bacterial infections

04/05/21

04/05/21

Internists say the American Jobs Plan will also protect the health of Americans

04/01/21

What’s in the COVID stimulus bill for doctors and practices?

03/30/21

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

03/26/21

More Primary Care Physicians Could Result in Increased Life Expectancies, HMS Study Finds

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 Living Practice Points: Emerging evidence on antibody response and role in natural immunity

03/15/21

ACP releases new policy addressing Ethical Implications of Physician Employment and Health Care Business Practices

03/15/21

ACP applauds American Rescue Plan

03/15/21

Caring for the Patient: A Shift to Holistic, Integrative Care Post-Pandemic

03/11/21

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

MA Reimburses 2X Medicare Rate for Some COVID-19 Vaccinations

03/10/21

Survey Reveals Patients are Delaying Care Due to COVID-19

03/04/21

ACP supports ACIP recommendation for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

03/02/21

Get Your Health Screenings During COVID-19

02/26/21

Health care — moms can't wait (Opinion)

02/21/21

ACP supports legislation increasing healthcare access, combatting COVID-19 pandemic

02/12/21

Covid-19: ACP Updates Recommendations for Remdesivir in Hospitalized Patients

02/11/21

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

ACP applauds ACA marketplaces reopening

02/01/21

How worried should you be about missing your last routine mammogram or colonoscopy due to COVID-19 fears?

01/29/21

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

Biden Administration Inherits Slew of Medicare Regulatory Changes

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

Biden calls for unity in fight against COVID-19

01/20/21

ACP's Awards and Masterships Committees invite you to recognize the accomplishments of distinguished individuals and organizations

01/19/21

Coronavirus: AAFP calls for primary care vaccine prioritization

01/19/21

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 Calls to End Health Disparities, Racial Bias in Healthcare

01/13/21

Feeling Left Out: Private Practice Doctors, Patients Wonder When It’s Their Turn for Vaccine

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 seeks to address disparities, discrimination in healthcare

01/12/21

ACP Releases Framework to Reduce Healthcare Disparities

01/11/21

2020's best articles from Annals of Internal Medicine

01/08/21

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

01/07/21

Annals of Internal Medicine: Single dose of vaccine may have greater population benefit than multiple doses

01/05/21

Many Americans cannot sleep — and the pandemic makes it worse

01/03/21

Doctor Wipes Away $650,000 in Debt From 200 Cancer Patients' Bills

12/31/20

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

BOR action on fall BOG resolutions now available

12/10/20

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

Overturning the Affordable Care Act: What could it mean for doctors and their patients?

11/16/20

President-elect Biden wants to make health care better, but it won’t come easy

11/11/20

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 Warns Some Private Insurers Eliminating Waivers Put in Place During Pandemic and ACP Continues Advocacy for ACA as Supreme Court Decision Approaches

11/06/20

Repealing the Affordable Care Act Could Hurt Physicians and Hospitals

10/30/20

Trump Baselessly Accuses Doctors Of Overreporting Covid Deaths For Financial Gain

10/30/20

ACP stresses importance of preventive measures as COVID-19 infections increase

10/29/20

Reckless and false’: Doctors blast baseless Trump conspiracy theory that hospitals are inflating COVID-19 deaths

10/27/20

Doctors: Trump is wrong to accuse medical professionals of profiting from diagnosing COVID-19

10/27/20

Coronavirus Cases Are Now Rising In Almost Every State In The US

10/27/20

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

10/26/20

Trump's Claim Doctors Are Inflating COVID Numbers is 'Facebook Junk' Says Top Scientist

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 recommends remdesivir for moderate, severe COVID-19

10/06/20

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

Could Your Medical Bills Make You Sick?

09/29/20

6 reasons 2021’s Medicare payment changes are good for primary care doctors

09/15/20

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

Lawmakers question safety of in-person MCAT

09/02/20

Postal Service delays mean some Philadelphia-area residents are waiting for mail-order prescriptions they badly need

08/31/20

CDC criticized for guidance saying people exposed to coronavirus may not need testing

08/28/20

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

08/27/20

Infectious Disease Organization Advises Against Hydroxychloroquine

08/23/20

Flu season 2020: Physicians urge patients to get vaccinated

08/21/20

VA problems raise worries about mail slowdown, prescriptions

08/20/20

ACP, AAFP Release Guidelines for Management of Acute Pain

08/20/20

ACP urges adults to get recommended vaccinations to protect against diseases

08/19/20

Postal service pressure turns to prescriptions

08/18/20

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

Primary Care Docs "Alarmed" By USPS Chaos

08/17/20

Internists provide recommendations to improve PTAC evaluation process

08/14/20

ACP Stands Against Harassment of COVID-19 Docs

08/11/20

Internists decry reports of harassment of public health officials

08/10/20

Trump administration steps in as advocacy groups warn of COVID ‘death panels’

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

Want to Be a Doctor? Take Your Chances in a Closed Room with Strangers

08/07/20

Physician Group Wants Medical Schools To Waive The MCAT This Year

08/06/20

ACP supports waiver for the MCAT Exam for 2021 medical school applicants

08/05/20

ACP commends new Medicare fee schedule

08/05/20

Why Doctors Should Organize

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

Your COVID-19 Health Toolkit

07/31/20

How the Pandemic Is Changing the Way Hospitals Care for Patients

07/28/20

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

Hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit to patients with early, mild COVID-19 in randomized trial

07/16/20

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

Join us for a webinar on work–life integration for women in medicine, July 9, 2020, 3PM

07/02/20

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

ACP/AMA joint op-ed: A wake-up call for healthcare: emerging ethical lessons from COVID-19

06/17/20

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

ACP presents free COVID-19 webinars

06/05/20

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

'Hydroxychloroquine is useless': Doctors want drug for autoimmune patients, not COVID-19

05/26/20

Doctors face pay cuts, furloughs and supply shortages as coronavirus pushes primary care to the brink

05/25/20

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

05/20/20

Don’t treat COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine, American College of Physicians says

05/20/20

Perpetuating Bias: The Dangers of Incomplete COVID-19 Data on Health Inequities

05/20/20

Doctors couldn't help these COVID-19 patients with their endless symptoms. So they turned to one another.

05/17/20

Studies find further lack of COVID benefit from hydroxychloroquine

05/15/20

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

Long View On The Role Of Telehealth In Primary Care

05/12/20

Use telehealth to improve patient care

05/12/20

Health care reform: How it would affect physicians

05/10/20

With Red Tape Lifted, Dr. Zoom Will See You Now

05/08/20

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

Which non-covid doctor’s visits should you make, keep, postpone or do by telemedicine?

05/06/20

Telehealth expands but providers have questions

05/04/20

CMS announcement of pay parity for telephone calls answers a top ACP priority

04/30/20

CMS Announces Pay Parity For Audio-Only Telephone Visits

04/30/20

A Patient's Guide to Cough Medicine

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

Coronavirus has created a crisis for primary care doctors and their patients

04/27/20

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

Online versions of Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 lectures coming in May

04/14/20

Telemedicine tips for internists

04/14/20

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

ACP survey shows increase in telehealth usage by physicians

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

American College of Physicians president tells people to 'listen to the science' on coronavirus treatments

04/08/20

ACP's Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall Webinar set for April 25

04/07/20

If Critical Supplies Run Out, Here's How Hospitals Will Make Tough Choices

04/04/20

Getting Treated for a Medical Problem That's Not Coronavirus

04/04/20

Opinion: How COVID-19 could lead to the rapid adoption of telehealth

04/04/20

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

No 'magic pill': The fight over unproven drugs for coronavirus

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

ACP's Clinical Skills Committee accepting proposals for Internal Medicine Meeting 2022

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

ACP develops new Cost of Care resources for patients, updates tools for physicians

03/17/20

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

Updated ACP case study examines ethical challenges of being a family caregiver and physician

03/10/20

Register now for March 18 webinar on impostor syndrome and women in medicine

03/10/20

Persons infected with coronavirus may be symptom-free for 5 days

03/09/20

Internists ask government to take additional steps to stem the spread of the novel Coronavirus

03/04/20

New info, resources on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

03/03/20

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

Doctors group breaks from health care industry with support for 'Medicare for All'

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

Call for fall 2020 Board of Governors resolutions

01/28/20

American College of Physicians Prescribes Single Payer Healthcare

01/24/20

Deep Bench: ACP makes call to action for reform of current health care system

01/22/20

ACP Endorses Single-Payer

01/22/20

The American College of Physicians endorses Medicare for All and a public choice option

01/22/20

Internists call for comprehensive reform of U.S. health care

01/20/20

Hero worship and William Osler in latest Bedside Rounds podcast episode

01/14/20

ACP reflects importance of diversity, equity, inclusion in updated Vision, Goals, and Core Values

01/14/20

ACP issues guideline for testosterone treatment in adult men

01/07/20

How ACP Advocacy Helped You in 2019

12/19/19

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

Governor-elect Designees election results

12/17/19

Internists commend policies in Lower Health Care Costs Act to improve health, increase transparency

12/11/19

Study: Young adults with high cholesterol face greater risk of heart attack or stroke

12/05/19

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 offers resources to help physicians navigate telehealth technology

11/26/19

ACP reminds internists to recommend flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week

11/26/19

ACP releases Spanish-language edition Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program

11/21/19

BOR action on fall BOG resolutions now available

11/20/19

Proud to be an internist? Tell ACP why for a chance to win

11/19/19

ACP Advance Physician-Led Coaching Service showcased in Dec. 3 webinar

11/19/19

New Bedside Rounds podcast episode explores medical epistemologies

11/12/19

New ACP case study examines ethical challenges of telemedicine encounters

11/12/19

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 Leadership Academy certificate program focuses on hospital medicine and primary care

11/05/19

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 Advance Physician-Led Coaching Service showcased in Nov. 6 webinar

10/29/19

Patient Priorities Care curriculum considers older patients’ care goals

10/29/19

ACP celebrates National Internal Medicine Day

10/22/19

Latest Core IM podcast episode features “Casablanca Strategy” of diagnosis

10/22/19

ACP and 41 leading organizations announce agreement on call to action to reduce gun violence

10/16/19

New online collection of point-of-care ultrasound modules available

10/08/19

ACP members get seamless access to the latest release of DynaMed

10/08/19

Internists commend CMS for bolstering primary care and supporting patients in proposed physician fee schedule

09/27/19

Councils call for nominations

09/24/19

ACP Health Policy Internship Program accepting applications through Oct. 31

09/24/19

Internists encouraged by House plan to require negotiation and transparency in prescription drug pricing

09/20/19

Proud to be an internist? Tell ACP why

09/17/19

ACP travel grants available for early-career members to attend Internal Medicine Meeting 2020

09/17/19

ACP Women in Medicine webinar on Sept. 19 discusses “Negotiating Like a Woman”

09/10/19

ACP supports National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17

09/10/19

ACP supportive of ABIM plans to develop longitudinal assessment option for continuing certification

08/28/19

Register now for “Point of Care Ultrasound: Foundational Skills for Internists”

08/27/19

Free ACP webinar on gender equality in the workplace to be held on Sept. 11

08/27/19

Learn about a guided program to ACP Fellowship in an Aug. 28 webinar

08/20/19

ACP offers free webinars on immunization on Aug. 23, Sept. 12, Sept. 23

08/20/19

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

New Physician Fee Schedule Embraces Reforms Improve Primary Care; also, ACP Advocates for Physicians and Patients in ‘Surprise Billing’ Debate

08/16/19

Internists oppose public charge rule, urge DHS to prioritize patients, public health

08/13/19

Learn history of medicine, earn CME/MOC with the Bedside Rounds podcast

08/13/19

Health of immigrants at risk in changes to public assistance policies

08/13/19

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

08/07/19

Electric fans not safe for relieving the heat when temperatures are high and humidity is low

08/06/19

Host a ‘#ProudtobeGIM’ event, apply for grant funding

08/06/19

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

08/05/19

#MeToo Meets Medicine: Philly doctors fight sex harassment, pay gaps by joining Time’s Up Healthcare

08/05/19

Why Doctors Should Organize

08/05/19

What to Know About Prediabetes, Prehypertension, and Other Prediseases

08/01/19

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

Couldn’t make the ACP Town Hall webinar? Watch a recording of it now

07/29/19

Get a practical approach to quality improvement with the ACP Advance Curriculum

07/23/19

ACA, other coverage expansions not linked with rising hospital use, study shows

07/23/19

ACP partners with Core IM podcast to provide continuing education to ACP members

07/16/19

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

07/09/19

Call for Spring 2020 Board of Governors Resolutions

07/09/19

Learn more about ACP Advance coaching service during free July webinars

07/02/19

ACP develops new fact sheets on recently announced CMS primary care models

07/02/19

ACP supportive of executive order requiring transparency of health care costs

06/25/19

Personalize your ACPOnline experience with MyACP

06/25/19

ACP partners with Core IM to offer continuing education

06/24/19

Medical groups warn climate change is a ‘health emergency’

06/24/19

ACP “greatly concerned” about court decision to allow implementation of physician gag rule

06/21/19

Governance Committee seeks Regents for 2020

06/18/19

New ACP toolkit offers resources on delivering patient-centered end-of-life care

06/18/19

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

06/12/19

Nation's largest doctor group rejects 'Medicare for all'

06/11/19

ACP releases paper on methods for developing evidence-based clinical policy papers

06/11/19

Don't Fear the Clinician-Patient Cost Conversation

06/10/19

American College of Physicians Details Methods for Creating Guidelines

06/10/19

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

New ACP Patient Priorities Care online curriculum focuses on patients' goals, preferences

06/04/19

ACP issues ethical guidance for responding to physician impairment

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

Physician groups oppose rollback of anti-discrimination protections

05/30/19

Obamacare Protections for Transgenders Proposed To Be Rescinded By Us Healthcare Agency

05/28/19

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

Physicians could face life in prison under new Alabama abortion law; doctor groups decry 'political interference'

05/16/19

Physicians could face life in prison under new Alabama abortion law; doctor groups decry 'political interference'

05/16/19

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

For some trauma doctors, clash with NRA proves therapeutic

05/15/19

Internists encouraged by rule requiring transparency in drug pricing in television ads

05/09/19

BOR action on spring 2019 BOG resolutions now available

05/06/19

Internists applaud passage of Climate Action Now Act

05/02/19

Democrats reintroduce assisted-suicide bill

05/02/19

Video: Top takeaways from ACP Internal Medicine Meeting

05/02/19

ACP Issues Position Paper Outlining Policy Recommendations to Improve Insurance Access

04/25/19

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 Advocate on Access to Electronic Health Information, the Equality Act, and Fighting Firearms Violence

04/05/19

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 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

Call for fall 2019 Board of Governors resolutions

01/29/19

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

Reflections on 40 Years of Advocacy for Internists

01/23/19

ACP releases new edition of Ethics Manual

01/15/19

ACP supports bill to require universal background checks for firearms purchasers

01/09/19

Is It a Nasty Cold or the Flu?

01/06/19

Trending: 2018 may have lasted forever, but it was chock-full of viral moments

12/31/18

You Can’t Understand The Brutal Reality Of Gun Violence Until You Hear It From Doctors

12/26/18

ACP Speaks Out on Part D Issues, ACP and the AMA

12/21/18

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

12/20/18

Doctors aren't any better at treating gunshots than they were 15 years ago, and it suggests firearm injuries are getting worse

12/20/18

Doctors Aren’t Getting Better at Treating Shooting Victims Even As Gun Deaths Rise

12/19/18

States promise appeal after ACA ruled unconstitutional

12/17/18

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

12/15/18

Federal judge in Texas rules Obamacare unconstitutional; California vows to defend the law on appeal

12/14/18

Measures of Physician Quality Don't Measure Up

12/13/18

Internists urge DHS to prioritize health of all U.S. residents

12/11/18

BOR action on fall 2018 BOG resolutions now available

12/10/18

ACP calls on the government of Nicaragua to respect the ethical duty of physicians to provide care without regard to ethnic, political, or other affiliation

12/07/18

How a single tweet from the NRA helped ACP reach millions of people on gun violence

12/07/18

#ThisIsOurLane: Doctors tell the NRA why they are experts on the effects of gun violence

12/07/18

Fee Schedule and QPP Changes Get Mixed Review, ACP Fights Back Against NRA Attack

12/07/18

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

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

It's health care, stupid

11/07/18

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

How to donate to help medical practices in Florida recover and reopen following Hurricane Michael devastation

10/22/18

SGIM and ACP announce 2018 ProudtobeGIM grantees

10/19/18

ACP Fights Expanded Short-term Insurance and to Protect Access to Health Care for Immigrants; also, Docs Say Regulatory Burdens Increasing

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

Statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Rule to Replace the Clean Power Plan

08/22/18

Internists have significant concerns about proposed changes to medicare ACOs, note potential improvements

08/10/18

Proposed Medicare Rules for 2019 Released, ACP Joins Forces to Amplify Physician Voices

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

If you missed it: watch a recording of ACP's first annual Town Hall

07/30/18

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

Call for spring 2019 Board of Governors resolutions

07/26/18

Internists call for congressional oversight of family detention

07/20/18

FOUR things you should know about Medicare’s “historic” changes to physician payments

07/17/18

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 to CMS: Reduce Administrative Burdens, Immigrant Families Harmed by Separation and Detention, ACP at the AMA

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

Joint statement on the suspension of risk adjustment payments under the ACA

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

Joint statement on Health Care Choices Proposal

06/25/18

ACP Leads Charge to Fix Med Student Visas, 2018 Neubauer Award Winner

06/22/18

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

Governance Committee seeks Regent, Treasurer candidates for 2019

06/12/18

Joint statement on Texas v United States regarding the constitutionality of pre-existing conditions

06/12/18

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

ACP Meets Innovation Center Director, Rescission Cuts, and the High Cost of Health Care

05/25/18

BOR action on spring 2018 BOG resolutions now available

05/23/18

America’s Women’s Health Providers Oppose Efforts to Exclude Qualified Providers from Federally-Funded Programs

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 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

Firearm injury prevention experts suggest setting a “firearm retirement date” for patients with dementia

05/08/18

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

A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infections

04/03/18

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

Last call: fall 2018 Board of Governors resolutions

03/16/18

ACP calls for reducing physician burdens in Red Tape Relief Initiative roundtable

03/15/18

Gun laws stopped mass shootings in Australia: new research

03/13/18

Nation’s largest annual gathering of internal medicine doctors meets in New Orleans

03/12/18

ACP's Advocacy on Medicaid Waiver, Short-term Insurance Plans and Firearms Violence

03/09/18

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

Are doctors ready to embrace single payer health care?

02/28/18

ACP calls to optimize medical education by aligning positive ’hidden’ curriculum with formal curriculum

02/27/18

Relief from an Administrative Burden for Teaching Physicians and Health Care in the Budget Deal

02/23/18

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

Drinking very hot tea increases the risk for esophageal cancer in high-risk individuals

02/06/18

2018 ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommendations released

02/06/18

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

Health Care Funding in Congress, Compensation Equity and What's New at the AMA

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

New ethics case study examines working with patients who secretly record office visits

01/09/18

Structured exercise provides mobility benefits to older patients, regardless of frailty status

01/09/18

ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

01/05/18

ACP launches Physician Well-being & Professional Satisfaction initiative

01/04/18

What did ACP advocacy achieve in a year of unparalleled challenge?

01/04/18

Internists say tax legislation could harm health care for millions of Americans

12/20/17

Physicians express alarm over reports of restrictions on CDC's language

12/19/17

Prevention of Late-Life Dementia: No Magic Bullet

12/19/17

Will These 2 Home Remedies Help Your Sore Throat?

12/18/17

Getting it right: the challenge and reward of clinical diagnosis

12/17/17

Health Care Issues Remaining in Congress, and Increasing Transparency in Pricing

12/15/17

A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain

12/12/17

ACP calls for elimination of physician compensation disparities based on personal characteristics

12/11/17

ACP Calls for Pay Equity for Physicians (American College of Physicians)

12/11/17

New clinician resource available: "Aging and Immunity: The Important Role of Vaccines"

12/06/17

Medicare pay cut may loom in wake of tax bill passage

12/06/17

Professionalism Charters for Health Care Organizations: Sorely Needed but Not Ready for Prime Time

12/06/17

Hypertension Guide Revision Raises Concerns for Primary Care

12/04/17

ACP supports new report on prescription affordability

12/01/17

Physicians fear Senate tax bill will devastate health care

12/01/17

ACP urges Senate to vote no on tax bill

11/30/17

The Tax Bill Is a Health Bill

11/30/17

Patients React Poorly When Docs Say 'No'

11/28/17

Should You Stop Taking That Medication?

11/27/17

Having trouble sleeping? It is not just because of aging

11/26/17

Doc Groups Call for More Action from CMMI

11/22/17

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

Trump Administration Plan to Add Medicaid Work Requirement Stirs Fears

11/15/17

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Have High Blood Pressure Under New Guidelines

11/13/17

Follow ACP's diverse set of blogs, including the new Annals Fresh Look

11/09/17

Physicians ready practices for 2018 MACRA rule

11/09/17

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

Gun death rate rises for second year in a row

11/06/17

ACP Welcomes New CMS Anti-Paperwork Initiative

11/05/17

Internists encouraged by payment rules from CMS, note key areas of concern

11/03/17

What's Really Involved in Physician-Assisted Death?

11/03/17

Internists express support for CMS on its Patients Over Paperwork and Meaningful Measures initiatives

10/31/17

An integrative approach to managing chronic pain can help solve the opioid crisis

10/31/17

Medicare to Curb Reporting Requirements for Doctors, Hospitals

10/30/17

Internists encouraged at administration’s acknowledgment that opioid crisis is a public health emergency

10/26/17

How to Improve Medicare Advantage; ACA Open Enrollment Nears

10/20/17

What to know about Trump's decision to halt Obamacare subsidies

10/17/17

ACP to Docs: It's Time to Talk About Guns

10/16/17

The Latest: Trump cuts off insurers, rattling health market

10/14/17

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

Could Making Cancer Screening Simpler Increase Women's Risk?

10/11/17

Firearm injury and death is a health care crisis in need of health care professionals

10/10/17

ACP objects to overhaul of contraception mandate

10/06/17

The end of Repeal-and-Replace? Also, Medicare Payments for 2018

10/06/17

6 Ways to Lower Your Stroke Risk

10/06/17

Banning bump stocks is not nearly enough

10/05/17

Doctors Call For Background Checks, Gun Restrictions In Las Vegas' Wake

10/03/17

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

Leading doctors group calls for automatic weapons ban after Las Vegas shooting

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

10 Philly experts weigh in the latest efforts to replace ACA

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

What doctors want from health care reform as latest Congressional effort falters

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

Trump immigration policy threatens clinical research efforts

09/25/17

Update on ACA 'Repeal and Replace;' DACA; Regulatory Relief; Surprise Budget Deal

09/22/17

Here’s a list of medical groups opposing the Cassidy-Graham health-care bill

09/22/17

Last call: spring 2018 Board of Governors resolutions

09/21/17

Making Measurement Count: The Importance Of NQF

09/20/17

Jimmy Kimmel Fights Back Against Bill Cassidy, Lindsey Graham and Chris Christie

09/20/17

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

09/19/17

GOP Expresses Hope for Obamacare Repeal Bill, Hurdles Remain

09/19/17

Obamacare 101: What would the Graham-Cassidy repeal bill do?

09/19/17

Health Screening Tests: Which to Get, Which to Skip

09/16/17

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

ABIM and Subspecialty Societies to Collaborate on MOC

09/13/17

ACP submits recommendations on 2018 Physician Fee Schedule proposal

09/12/17

Study confirms sedentary time is significant risk factor for all-cause mortality

09/12/17

ACA update; ACP on hate crimes; ACP reaction to MACRA proposals

09/08/17

Internal medicine organizations to explore new options for physicians maintaining board certification

09/07/17

Doctors Defending Dreamers

09/06/17

Ending DACA may worsen doctor shortage

09/06/17

President Trump’s decision to eliminate DACA will do great harm to the United States

09/05/17

Opioids Aren’t the Only Pain Drugs to Fear

09/04/17

Finding Alternatives to Opioids

08/31/17

Health Groups Demand 'R' Rating for Movies That Show Smoking

08/29/17

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

Medicare Urged to Open Quality Reporting to All Doctors

08/24/17

Internists offer recommendations to CMS' proposed Medicare Quality Payment Program rule

08/22/17

Update on the ACA-repeal effort; 'Pick Your Pace' Deadline Imminent

08/18/17

Charlottesville, hate crimes are public health issue, experts say

08/15/17

ACP says hate crimes are a public health issue

08/14/17

Physicians’ efforts to save the ACA are a redemptive moment for the medical profession

08/10/17

The doctor will analyze you now

08/09/17

A comprehensive guide to the new science of treating lower back pain

08/04/17

Too Many Meds? America's Love Affair With Prescription Medication

08/03/17

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

Update on the ACA-repeal effort; AMA summer meeting

07/21/17

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

ACA Repeal-and-Replace Effort Stalls Out in Senate

07/18/17

Internists reaffirm ‘strongest opposition possible’ to BCRA of 2017

07/13/17

From hospitals, doctors and patients, a last gasp of opposition to the Senate health-care bill

07/12/17

Two large studies link higher coffee consumption to reduced risk for death

07/11/17

Malpractice reform: House passes bill to cap damages

06/30/17

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

Evidence suggests that having health insurance saves lives

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

Leadership Day; Forward-looking issues paper; Neubauer Award

06/23/17

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

Yoga is effective alternative for treating low back pain

06/20/17

Yoga Works as Well as Physical Therapy for Back Pain

06/20/17

What Is the Most Underappreciated Medical Invention in History?

06/20/17

Treating patients with opioid disorders is not just about treating addiction. Here’s why

06/19/17

Prospect of Medicaid Cuts Galvanizes AMA Conference

06/13/17

Health groups want their say on Senate Republicans’ plan

06/12/17

CBO report implications; New ACP Resource; EO prompts concern

06/09/17

Medical Societies Decry Trump's Ditching Paris Climate Accord

06/05/17

ACP decries withdrawal from climate agreement

06/01/17

The push for clinicians to talk more about health costs

06/01/17

Watch: ACP Advocacy in Action

05/25/17

ACP brings Congress prescription to improve American health care

05/23/17

Trump's Budget: A Body Blow to Healthcare and Science

05/23/17

Update on Congressional Activity; Recent Budget Agreement; Practice Transformation Tools

05/19/17

Poll: Doctors Are Still Prescribing Lots Of Opioids For Low Back Pain

05/19/17

ACP issues guideline for treating osteoporosis

05/09/17

Experts streamline guidelines for treating osteoporosis

05/08/17

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

05/05/17

ACA update; Chronic illness legislation reintroduced; Leadership profiles

05/05/17

Democrats turn up the pressure on Republicans for health-care vote

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

Trump's 'Mission Accomplished' moment on health care

05/04/17

Lobbying by hospitals slow GOP health care drive

05/01/17

For Bad Backs, It’s Time to Rethink Biases About Chiropractors

05/01/17

We Need To Treat Gun Violence Like A Public Health Problem

04/30/17

American College of Physicians praises blocked health insurance merger

04/28/17

Here's what doctors think about the updated Obamacare replacement plan

04/27/17

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

04/24/17

Why doctors are being urged to join the March for Science on Saturday

04/18/17

Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes

04/12/17

Wrist-worn activity trackers offer inconsistent heart rate data

04/11/17

ACA update; ACP papers: substance abuse and patients before paperwork

04/07/17

ACP: What to Do About the High Price of Drugs?

04/03/17

Trump creates commission to combat U.S. opioid epidemic

04/03/17

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

ACP Aims to Reduce Administrative Burden on Docs

03/30/17

Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP announce recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

03/29/17

Heroin use, addiction up sharply among U.S. whites: study

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

New recommendations on how to treat substance use disorder released by American College of Physicians (ACP)

03/28/17

Physicians' group: Treat opioid addiction as a chronic medical condition

03/28/17

Physicians' group: Treat opioid addiction as a chronic medical condition

03/28/17

View Substance Abuse as Chronic Disease, Doctors' Group Says

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

The TrumpRyanCare Debacle

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

An unprecedented effort, coalition work, and an amicus brief

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

In 38 years advocating for doctors, patients I've never seen a bill that will do more harm to health

03/23/17

Doctors and patient advocates sound louder warnings as Trump and GOP push Obamacare repeal

03/23/17

Obamacare's "essential health benefits" could be in jeopardy

03/23/17

Three drug-free options to cure back pain

03/22/17

A Republican Health Care Bill in Search of a Problem

03/22/17

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

Medical, science research faces huge cuts under Trump budget

03/17/17

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

03/16/17

Climate change is making us sick, top U.S. doctors say

03/16/17

What does ACP think of the GOP health plan?

03/10/17

U.S. doctors not sure all women need pelvic exams

03/08/17

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

Doctors from banned countries serve millions of Americans, analysis finds

03/07/17

ACP: Revised immigration executive order will cause health care crises and encourage discrimination

03/06/17

Facing big political hurdles, House Republicans ready an ambitious legislative push to repeal Obamacare

03/06/17

Group Unveils National Primary Care Strategy

03/03/17

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

03/01/17

ACA Repeal Impact, Enrollment Update

02/24/17

Doctors Have Been Treating Lower Back Pain All Wrong

02/22/17

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

Appeals court strikes down Florida ‘docs v Glocks’ law that barred physicians from asking about gun ownership

02/17/17

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

02/15/17

Forget the drugs, the answer to back pain may be Tai chi, massage

02/15/17

ACP issues guideline for treating low back pain

02/14/17

No Drugs for Back Pain, New Guidelines Say

02/14/17

New back pain guidelines: Try yoga or acupuncture before drugs

02/14/17

Lower Back Ache? Be Active and Wait It Out, New Guidelines Say

02/14/17

ACP pleased court blocks discriminatory executive order on immigration

02/10/17

Immigration, Joint message to Congress, Insurance mergers blocked

02/10/17

U.S. Vaccine Guidelines for Flu, HPV Updated

02/08/17

What you need know about the CDC's updated vaccine guidelines

02/08/17

ACP and 11 health care organizations offer joint recommendations on executive order on immigration

02/07/17

E-cigarettes confirmed to be safer than smoking in long-term study

02/07/17

Call for fall 2017 Board of Governors resolutions

02/07/17

Still No Consensus on Antibiotics for Persistent Sinus Infection

02/07/17

Too many drugs: solutions to polypharmacy problems

02/07/17

Doctors Make the Case for Obamacare or Something Like It

02/03/17

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

02/02/17

Medical group urges protection for doctors, patients after U.S. travel ban

02/02/17

ACP issues comprehensive statement on U.S. immigration policy

01/31/17

ACP releases new adult high-value care cases

01/31/17

ACP reaffirms commitment to non-discrimination

01/30/17

MACRA and drug pricing legislation updates

01/27/17

America’s physicians stand together to protect women’s health

01/25/17

Battle erupts over how to treat gout, no longer the ‘disease of kings

01/25/17

ACP praises blocked health insurance merger

01/24/17

Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds

01/24/17

Survey of Doctors Reveals the 'Lowest-Value' Treatments” to patients that have benefits that outweigh their potential harms and avoid unnecessary costs

01/20/17

Controversial new blood pressure guidelines aren't one-size-fits-all

01/18/17

More than 600 rally in Johnston for Obamacare

01/17/17

New state rules are forcing opioid prescribers to confront ‘doctor shopping

01/17/17

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

Update on repeal efforts; VA authority to APNs; Surgeon General stance against e-cigarettes

01/13/17

Internists disappointed and dismayed at Senate vote

01/12/17

7 ways to combat coughs and colds

01/11/17

ACP statement on immunizations

01/11/17

7 ways physicians can take control of uncompensated time

01/10/17

Muted Response From Health Lobby as Affordable Care Act Faces Repeal

01/10/17

First do no harm: internists say Congress needs to preserve protections in the ACA

01/09/17

What Will Potential Repeal of Obamacare Mean for Patients?

01/09/17

ACP honors outstanding contributions to medicine in annual convocation ceremony

01/06/17

Turning the clock back on health care

01/06/17

Why You Should Oppose Repeal Of The Affordable Care Act

01/06/17

Prominent R.I. doctor urges Congress to improve, not repeal, Obamacare

01/05/17

Republicans finally have the power to repeal Obamacare, but they're still not sure how

01/04/17

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: Metformin as First Oral Tx for T2D

01/03/17

Metformin Still Best as First Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

01/03/17

Off-Label Use: Should Drugs Do Double Duty?

12/29/16

7 tips to combat viral upper respiratory illness

12/28/16

Physician groups at odds on MACRA timeline

12/21/16

Study suggests daily sugar intake guidelines are based on low quality evidence

12/20/16

Op-Ed: Changes Needed to ACGME's Duty Hours Plan

12/20/16

ACP statement on ACGME changes to resident duty hours

12/19/16

Will repeal and replace of the ACA move us forward or set us back?

12/19/16

There must be 50 ways to lose your health insurance (if Obamacare is repealed)

12/15/16

ASN and ACP: A Discussion with Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP on Shared Challenges and Opportunities

12/13/16

e-Cigs a 'Public Health Crisis' for Youth, Surgeon General Says

12/09/16

Tips for sharing performance pay with practice staff

12/07/16

U.S. doctors still overprescribing drugs

12/07/16

Preparing ACP for the post-election political environment

12/07/16

Prescribing antibiotics, narcotics, and opioids is common but little benefit for patients

12/06/16

Doctors see regular misuse of antibiotics, narcotics

12/06/16

States Take Up Health Ballot Initiatives; Surgeon General Report on Addiction

12/02/16

Can’t Get to Sleep? Lay Off the Drugs

11/29/16

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

New CMS tool supports clinician-friendly app development

11/23/16

ACP outlines advocacy approach in post-election environment

11/18/16

Ibuprofen May Not Be As Safe As You Think

11/14/16

3 ways to reduce malpractice suit threats

11/10/16

Physician Fee Schedule Draws Mixed Reaction

11/10/16

Final MACRA Rule; Flexible Participation Option; Less Risk, More APMs

11/04/16

CMS Cuts Meaningful Use Reporting Period to 90 Days

11/04/16

ACP applauds new medicare policies to support high-value primary care

11/03/16

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, 2016 Edition

11/03/16

Direct primary care: An evidence-based dialogue is needed

11/03/16

Genetic test costs taxpayers $500 million a year, with little to show for it

11/03/16

ACP on gout: Treat to symptoms, not to urate targets

11/02/16

Medical home pros and cons for small practices

11/02/16

Doctors don’t vote, but they should

11/02/16

Industry-funded studies far less likely to link sugary drinks to obesity

11/02/16

ACP releases clinical practice guidelines for acute gout

11/01/16

How Bad Is It That I Sleep Only Five Hours a Night?

10/28/16

Analysis: CMS expects no MACRA pay cut for most small practices

10/24/16

Presidential Candidate Proposals, Keeping the Government Open

10/21/16

ACP updates online discussion forums for physicians

10/20/16

Dr. Google isn’t all bad: Patient engagement might help outcomes

10/20/16

When to Say No to Antibiotics for Infection

10/19/16

Final MACRA Regs Bump More Than Half of Clinicians Out of MIPS

10/17/16

ACP statement on the MACRA final rule

10/14/16

Medicare Hassles: CMS Has a Plan ... Again

10/14/16

ACP statement on CMS' initiative to reduce physician burden within Advanced APMs

10/13/16

Lessen the Pain of Health Care Costs

10/12/16

ACA Faces Challenges, National Health IT Week

10/07/16

My answer to direct primary care evangelists

10/07/16

Here’s Another Threat To Affordable Drugs

10/06/16

Divided Congress comes together to fight opioid abuse

10/05/16

Study asks: Do doctors’ political views influence care?

10/04/16

How to figure out why your knee hurts

09/28/16

Regular exercise helps seniors maintain mobility and independence

09/27/16

Fee Schedule Reaction, New 'Pick Your Pace' for CMS Reporting, Advocacy in Action

09/23/16

Swine flu vaccine not likely to increase risk for overall birth defects

09/20/16

One action that could ease our EHR pain

09/19/16

Trump and Clinton both release some medical details amid scrutiny over their health

09/15/16

Three criteria to identify cardiac arrest patients for organ donation referral

09/13/16

CMS: 'Pick your pace' for MACRA 2017 reporting

09/12/16

What should we know about presidential candidates' health

09/12/16

ACP statement on CMS outline of positive changes to MACRA

09/09/16

ACP Advocates for Congressional Action, Renewed Call for Patient-Centered Care

09/09/16

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

09/06/16

Heavy burden of EHRs could contribute to physician burnout

09/06/16

E-Records a Grind for Many Doctors

09/06/16

Really have to go? Time to talk to your doctor.

09/06/16

Breast density and risk may be useful for guiding mammography screening frequency

08/23/16

IMPORTANT CPC+ update; ACP-priority legislation passed by Congress

08/19/16

A New Therapy for Insomnia: No More Negative Thoughts

08/18/16

Patient-centered care? Not for this patient . . . and not for how many others?

08/17/16

Flu nasal spray offers similar protection against flu compared to standard flu shot

08/16/16

EHRs hold population health management promise

08/16/16

Doctor to Patient: Do You Have a Gun?

08/12/16

Make it go away!

08/11/16

Income-Scaling of Cost-Sharing Gains Traction

08/10/16

MIPS explained: 4 categories physicians must master

08/04/16

August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month

08/02/16

New payment models could be a boon for primary care

07/29/16

ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

07/28/16

Low risk of international Zika virus spread due to Brazil Olympics

07/26/16

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

Primary Care Resurgence

07/18/16

Now available: ACP 2015-2016 Annual Report of the Executive Vice President

07/18/16

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

Internists say cost sharing, particularly deductibles, may cause patients to forgo or delay care

07/13/16

ACP supports recommendations in National Academies' report

07/12/16

Doctors laud plan to increase Medicare payments to primary care physicians

07/12/16

Internal medicine physicians applaud proposed rule to improve Medicare payments for primary care

07/08/16

How to utilize care coordination to boost practice income

07/07/16

Too many guns, too little sense … it’s time for action

07/07/16

Pelvic Exams May Not Be Needed

06/29/16

Annual Pelvic Exam May No Longer Be Necessary for Some Women

06/29/16

Help for Middle-of-the Night Insomnia

06/28/16

Internists offer practical alternatives to simplify MACRA implementation

06/27/16

MACRA Solutions versus MACRA Rants

06/27/16

ACP's Legislative Priorities, Advocacy on ACOs Pays Off, Building Connections from Leadership Day

06/24/16

Before you get another medical test, figure out whether you really need it

06/24/16

Lawmakers Seek to Block Branded Rx Firms From Delaying Generics

06/23/16

Internists testify about rising prescription drug prices and their impact on patients

06/22/16

Internists testify about rising prescription drug prices and their impact on patients

06/21/16

Rx Pizza: 1 Free Meal Can Sway Doctor Prescribing

06/21/16

New survey offers insight on efforts to improve EHR usability

06/20/16

Why doctors shouldn’t worry about MACRA

06/20/16

As medicine changes, striving to keep the doctor-patient relationship paramount

06/20/16

ACP to Congress: bipartisan legislation to reduce gun violence is critical

06/17/16

The Big Box Store As Health Provider

06/17/16

Lawmakers look to prevent drug makers from thwarting generic competition

06/15/16

AAFP, ACP, AAP, AMA, others renew call for Congress to lift ban on gun research

06/15/16

Video: A plea to stop gun violence

06/14/16

Physician groups representing 426,000 doctors: gun violence must stop!

06/13/16

Annals: The most prolific perpetrators of elder abuse may be living among them

06/13/16

Business People on the Move: American College of Physicians names first female CEO

06/13/16

ACP Urges Action on Zika, Debut of an Advocacy Tool, and the Neubauer Award Recipient

06/10/16

Physician Finds Optimism Amid New Realities of Practice

06/10/16

Tolerating the Intolerable

06/08/16

Among active duty military, Army personnel most at risk for violent suicide

06/07/16

Oral Health Patient FACTS now available

05/31/16

Preparing for MACRA, ACP's Leadership Day, and New Tobacco Regulations

05/27/16

Four national physician organizations urge Congress to fund Zika fight

05/27/16

ACP, other medical groups urge Congress to prevent Zika public health emergency

05/26/16

Temple faculty member to lead American College of Physicians

05/25/16

Relax, It’s Only MACRA

05/23/16

Resist overuse of antibiotics

05/23/16

ACP Advocacy Blog: Relax, it's only MACRA

05/19/16

Relax, it's only MACRA

05/19/16

Gun safety should be part of doctor-patient conversation, doctors say

05/17/16

Have a check-up? Why your doctor might ask you if you own a gun.

05/17/16

Picking up the pieces with the ACP’s Yul Ejnes

05/17/16

CMS Prepares for CPC+, ACP Testifies to Congress, and a Joint Position Paper on GME

05/13/16

Men Miss Out on Bone Loss Screening

05/13/16

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

VIDEO: Secrets of success in a MACRA-based world

05/05/16

VIDEO: Value-based care 101

05/05/16

Mental health care delivery emerges as top concern for internists

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

Healthcare coalition targets PhRMA with drug-pricing plan

04/26/16

ACP participates in campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing event

04/25/16

ACP on Climate Change, Federal Appropriations, and Changes in the Medical Profession

04/22/16

Your elderly parent is home from the hospital. What happens next?

04/22/16

House Members, Physicians Bullish on Payment Reform

04/20/16

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

Exclusive report: Physician income is actually improving

04/19/16

How Can the U.S. Stop Disease Before It Starts

04/18/16

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

Medicaid Expansion, Telemedicine, and Kaiser's Report on PCMH

03/25/16

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

New guidelines aim to reduce epidemic of opioid painkiller abuse

03/16/16

U.S. agency issues new guidelines to limit chronic use of opioids

03/16/16

Internists support consideration of mental health, substance use bills

03/15/16

ACP supports CDC guideline for prescribing opiods

03/15/16

ACP Provides Input on Quality and Performance Measures, Prepares for Leadership Day

03/11/16

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

Performance [Measure] Anxiety, Part 2: What's the Solution?

03/02/16

Internists urge CMS ‘To re-imagine quality measurement’

03/01/16

PQRSwizard extends submission deadline for 2015 data to March 18

03/01/16

ACP pledges to work to improve information flow in health IT

03/01/16

ACP on Health IT, Updates to Stark Law, and Good Outcomes on Patient Centered Medical Homes

02/26/16

Experts discuss association between Zika virus and microcephaly cases

02/25/16

How to protect yourself from hospital-acquired infections

02/23/16

Insurance deals win over states, but Feds still in doubt

02/18/16

ACP supports Core Quality Measures Collaborative agreement

02/16/16

Performance [Measure] Anxiety

02/10/16

ACP issues guideline for treatment of major depressive disorder

02/08/16

ACP directs members to Zika virus resources

02/03/16

Spring 2016 BOG Resolutions

01/28/16

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

Call for Fall 2016 Board of Governors Resolutions

01/26/16

The triple aim must turn into the quadruple aim. Here’s why.

01/25/16

'Concierge medicine' is reaching new markets

01/25/16

Fighting a Cold? Here's the One Thing Experts Suggest Avoiding

01/21/16

ACP and CDC issue advice for prescribing antibiotics for ARTIs

01/19/16

The State of Obamacare

01/14/16

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 Welcomes January New Fellows

01/12/16

ACP Submitted Comments on "Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects"

01/07/16

Will 2016 be a "Happy New Year" for Legislative Advocacy?

01/06/16

ACP names new CFO

01/06/16

ACP: President's Executive Order Will Help Reduce Deaths and Injuries from Firearms

01/05/16

How the Grinch Stole Obamacare (2015 Update)

12/22/15

2014-2015 Report of the EVP: Now Available

07/01/15

Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig come out on top among commercial weight loss programs

04/01/15