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December 5, 2025

Advocacy in Action

ACP: New Federal Changes to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs and Loan Limits Threaten the Physician Pipeline and Patient Access

ACP is advocating against a new final rule on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program that will restrict program eligibility for certain nonprofit employers.

ACP Policy News

ACP Offers Recommendations on the Use of Managed Care

Recommendations aim to ensure managed care plans encourage high-value, evidence-based care and timely access to care for patients.

In Case You Missed It

Dr. Jokela on KevinMD: Celebrating Internal Medicine Through Connections

Janet Jokela, MD, MPH, and former ACP treasurer, discusses what inspires medical students to pursue internal medicine—a field grounded in curiosity, compassion, and connection. In celebrating Internal Medicine Day, Dr. Jokela honors students, residents, fellows, and colleagues who embody the mission of ACP: to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care through excellence and professionalism.

Visit the KevinMD website to read Dr. Jokela's article, and learn more by listening to the accompanying podcast episode.

ACP Encourages Adults to Get Vaccinated During National Influenza Vaccination Week

National Influenza Vaccination Week serves as an important reminder of the need for influenza vaccination as activity continues to rise across the country. ACP urges all eligible adults to receive their flu shot for the 2025–2026 season to protect themselves and their communities. As a reminder, ACP published influenza vaccine practice points that further detail recommendations.

Visit ACP's Adult Immunization Resource Hub which offers tools, clinical guidance, and resources to support physicians and help improve adult immunization rates.

Quick Hits

Advocacy News

ACP Statement to the Senate Finance Committee on the Rising Cost of Care: Considering Meaningful Solutions for All Americans
ACP statement providing recommendations on the rising cost of care and urging the Senate to work together in a bipartisan fashion to reduce the cost of health care for patients.

ACP's Statement to House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee on Modernizing Care Coordination to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease
ACP statement commenting on ways to improve the provision of value-based care to patients and employ technology responsibly in health care delivery, supporting measures to improve chronic care, extend telehealth services and stabilize Medicare physician payments.

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