Internal Medicine Physicians Call for Improved Access and Quality in Health Care for Incarcerated Patients
WASHINGTON November 21, 2022 – Adequately funded policies and procedures are needed to reduce health care disparities in access to and the quality of health care for the U.S. jail and prison population says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Internal Medicine Physicians Express Dismay at Shooting in Colorado
WASHINGTON November 21, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) shares the grief about the shooting that occurred in Colorado Springs late Saturday night, killing five people and injuring 25 people. This weekend’s shooting is particularly concerning because it took place at an LGBTQ nightclub on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, indicating that this may have been a hate crime. While this most recent shooting happened to occur in Colorado, the issues that it raises are of national concern.
Nation’s Health Care Organizations Urge COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination and Treatment
Statement from: American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Physician Associates, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
New grant funding available aimed at eliminating inequities in health care
Leading national health care organizations dedicate $500,000 to fix diagnostic gaps, among other issues to be addressed
PHILADELPHIA, November 14, 2022 – Internal medicine residents and faculty working to eliminate inequities plaguing the nation’s health care system are encouraged to apply for new grant funding being made available from several leading health care organizations and health foundations.
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Banning Gender Affirming Care will Harm the Health of Floridians
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP
President, ACP
Internal Medicine Physicians Call on Congress to Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts for Physicians
Medicare’s Final 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Includes Other, More Encouraging Provisions
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP
President, ACP
ACP Says Policies Are Needed That Would Improve Environmental Health
WASHINGTON October 24, 2022 – Environmental pollutants can seriously harm human health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Environmental Health: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians. The paper details policy actions that are needed to address the climate crisis and reduce exposure to hazardous substances and air and water pollution.
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Administration’s Efforts Will Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP
President, ACP
WASHINGTON October 19, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) commends the efforts announced by the Biden administration last week to help mitigate the rising cost of prescription drugs.
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine Hold First Virtual Monkeypox Forum for Physicians
Expert panel provides practical advice on prevention and screening in clinical practice
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Fixing “Family Glitch” will Help Families Better Afford Insurance Coverage
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP
President, ACP
WASHINGTON October 12, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) commends the Biden administration for finalizing a rule to fix the “family glitch” in determining eligibility for financial subsidies for insurance plans purchased through Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare marketplace.