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How ACP members can support recent disaster recovery and aid efforts

10/17/17
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
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
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
ACP announces new Masters and awardees for 2017-2018

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

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

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

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

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

09/25/17
Update on ACA 'Repeal and Replace;' DACA; Regulatory Relief; Surprise Budget Deal

09/22/17
Last call: spring 2018 Board of Governors resolutions

09/21/17
First, do no harm: ACP reaffirms opposition to legalization of physician-assisted suicide

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

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

09/14/17
Internists oppose Graham-Cassidy proposal

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

09/12/17
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
President Trump’s decision to eliminate DACA will do great harm to the United States

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

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

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

08/22/17
Update on the ACA-repeal effort; 'Pick Your Pace' Deadline Imminent

08/18/17
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
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
ACP welcomes July new Fellows

07/26/17
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
Internists reaffirm ‘strongest opposition possible’ to BCRA of 2017

07/13/17
Two large studies link higher coffee consumption to reduced risk for death

07/11/17
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
CBO report implications; New ACP Resource; EO prompts concern

06/09/17
ACP decries withdrawal from climate agreement

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

05/23/17
Update on Congressional Activity; Recent Budget Agreement; Practice Transformation Tools

05/19/17
ACP issues guideline for treating osteoporosis

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

05/05/17
ACA update; Chronic illness legislation reintroduced; Leadership profiles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

03/24/17
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
Internists reiterate ‘strong opposition’ to AHCA after last night’s amendments

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

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

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

03/16/17
What does ACP think of the GOP health plan?

03/10/17
America's front line physicians express concern with the American Health Care Act

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

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

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

03/01/17
ACA Repeal Impact, Enrollment Update

02/24/17
India Chapter

02/23/17
ACP applauds decision to uphold Maryland assault weapons ban

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

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

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

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

02/10/17
Immigration, Joint message to Congress, Insurance mergers blocked

02/10/17
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
Presidents of five medical organizations with one message: protect patients’ access to health care

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

01/31/17
ACP 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
ACP praises blocked health insurance merger

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

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

01/13/17
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
ACP statement on immunizations

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

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

01/06/17
Turning the clock back on health care

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

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

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

01/03/17
Study suggests daily sugar intake guidelines are based on low quality evidence

12/20/16
ACP statement on ACGME changes to resident duty hours

12/19/16
There must be 50 ways to lose your health insurance (if Obamacare is repealed)

12/15/16
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
States Take Up Health Ballot Initiatives; Surgeon General Report on Addiction

12/02/16
ACP recently adopted position statement on unsolicited communications (“cold calling”)

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

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

11/18/16
Final MACRA Rule; Flexible Participation Option; Less Risk, More APMs

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
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
Presidential Candidate Proposals, Keeping the Government Open

10/21/16
ACP updates online discussion forums for physicians

10/20/16
ACP statement on the MACRA final rule

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

10/13/16
ACA Faces Challenges, National Health IT Week

10/07/16
My answer to direct primary care evangelists

10/07/16
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
Three criteria to identify cardiac arrest patients for organ donation referral

09/13/16
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
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
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
Make it go away!

08/11/16
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
ACP supports recommendations in National Academies' report

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

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

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

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

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

06/17/16
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
ACP Urges Action on Zika, Debut of an Advocacy Tool, and the Neubauer Award Recipient

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

05/26/16
ACP Advocacy Blog: Relax, it's only MACRA

05/19/16
Relax, it's only MACRA

05/19/16
CMS Prepares for CPC+, ACP Testifies to Congress, and a Joint Position Paper on GME

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
Annals publishes annual 'updates' in internal medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

04/25/16
ACP on Climate Change, Federal Appropriations, and Changes in the Medical Profession

04/22/16
Internists recommend steps to ensure success of Medicare's 'value-based' payment reforms

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

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

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

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

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

03/29/16
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
A Limerick for St. Paddy's Day

03/17/16
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
What ACP Advocacy did for you in 2015

03/08/16
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 a doctor of internal medicine, 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
Annals: Experts discuss association between Zika virus and microcephaly cases

02/25/16
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
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
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
New Ethics Case Study Available: Addressing a Colleague's Sexually Explicit Facebook Post

06/08/15
Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig come out on top among commercial weight loss programs

04/01/15