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.
ACP Says Federal Government Needs to Improve Health Support for Indigenous Communities
WASHINGTON, October 10, 2022 – Indigenous populations continue to suffer significant barriers and disparities in health care, due in part to the federal government failing to provide adequate health support and services for these communities, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Supporting the Health and Well-being of Indigenous Communities: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians.
ACP announces 2022-23 recipients of Mastership and National Awards
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Administration’s Strategy to End Hunger and Improve Nutrition Will Improve Public Health
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
WASHINGTON September 27, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) commends the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health that was released by the White House earlier today. We are glad to see that the administration understands the importance of improving food access and affordability, and the need to prioritize the role of nutrition and food security.
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Reducing Administrative Burdens Will Help Patients Get More Timely Access to Care
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
WASHINGTON September 14, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) commends the House of Representatives for passing the “Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act” earlier today. The legislation will take important steps toward protecting patients from unnecessary delays in care and reducing administrative burdens on physicians by streamlining the prior authorization approval process in the Medicare Advantage program.
Internal Medicine Physicians Say “Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022” Would Maintain Medicare Payment Stability
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine Host 10th Virtual COVID-19 Forum for Physicians
Video: Expert panel discusses current clinical challenges in the prevention and management of COVID-19
Internal Medicine Physicians Say Regulation Change Will Protect Immigrants’ Access to Health Care
Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP