American College of Physicians Issues Comprehensive Statement on U.S. Immigration Policy
ACP opposes religious tests, refugee ban, denial of entry for persons with legal visas;
supports path to legal residency for "Dreamers"
January 31, 2017
Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP, President, American College of Physicians
ACP releases new adult high-value care cases
ACP reaffirms commitment to non-discrimination
January 30, 2017
Attributable to:
ACP President Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP President, American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians (ACP) today issued a statement reaffirming its commitment toward non-discrimination against physicians, medical students and others in immigration policies, and affirmed concerns that such discriminatory practices can have a negative impact on public and global health.
MACRA and drug pricing legislation updates
Battle erupts over how to treat gout, no longer the ‘disease of kings
American College of Physicians Praises Blocked Health Insurance Merger
Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
January 24, 2017
The American College of Physicians (ACP) praises the ruling by a federal judge yesterday that blocked a proposed merger between health insurers Aetna and Humana. The ruling over the potential impact on competition and insurance prices is a big “win” for patients and the physicians who care for them.