ACP Says Medicare’s Announced Payment Increases for Office Visits Are Essential to Patient Care
Urges Congress to Fully Support Implementation on January 1 as Finalized by CMS
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Internists Warn Against the Negative Impact of Step Therapy Policies and Nonmedical Switching of Prescription Drugs on Patient Safety
Washington, DC (November 30, 2020) — In a new policy paper released today, The American College of Physicians (ACP) warned against the potential negative impact that cost-cutting step therapy policies and nonmedical switching of prescription drugs can both have on patient safety.
Internists Support Framework for the Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 and Other Vaccines During Pandemic
Philadelphia, PA (Nov. 24, 2020) – In a new policy statement, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends a framework for the ethical and phased allocation of vaccines to the U.S. population to slow down and prevent the spread of COVID-19, recognizing that vaccine supplies will be limited and may have varying levels of effectiveness in different populations.
Physicians Tell Congress that Changes to Medicare Payments are Critical to Primary Care
Washington, DC (November 20, 2020) — In a letter to congressional leadership the American College of Physicians (ACP), along with other physician groups, asked Congress to ensure that essential changes to Medicare payments scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 are implemented as planned.
Denmark trial measures effectiveness of adding a mask recommendation to other public health measures for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection
Internists Say Timely Presidential Transition Important to Public Health during COVID-19 Pandemic
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Overturning the Affordable Care Act: What could it mean for doctors and their patients?
President-elect Biden wants to make health care better, but it won’t come easy
ACP, Leading Internal Medicine Organizations Co-sponsor Grant to Support Innovations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PHILADELPHIA – The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the ABIM Foundation, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation are pleased to announce a new grant program for internal medicine residents and faculty members. The program will support projects designed to promote trust and create a more equitable health system by incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into the fabric of internal medicine education and training.
Internists Say Upholding the ACA is Critical to the U.S. Health Care
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians