ACP reminds adults to discuss vaccinations they may need with their internist
ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month
Philadelphia, July 28, 2016 -- To emphasize the importance of immunizations throughout life -- and to help remind adults that they need vaccines, too -- the American College of Physicians is recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
Low risk of international Zika virus spread due to Brazil Olympics
Internists offer alternatives to VA’s proposal to allow APRNs to practice independently
ACP submits comment letter for proposed rule on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Washington, July 25, 2016 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) today offered an alternative to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) proposal to permit full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
Internists applaud decision by DOJ to oppose health insurance mergers
(Washington, July 21, 2016) The American College of Physicians (ACP) is pleased with today's announcement by Attorney General Loretta Lynch that the Department of Justice will oppose the proposed mergers between Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana, which posed a grave anti-competitive risk to the health insurance market.
Primary Care Resurgence
Now available: ACP 2015-2016 Annual Report of the Executive Vice President
Internists Commend Senate and House for Passing CARA Legislation
ACP Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Important Legislation to Alleviate Suffering of Patients with Addictions
Internists say Cost Sharing, Particularly Deductibles, May Cause Patients to Forgo or Delay Care
New ACP Position Paper Offers Five Recommendations
Washington, July 13, 2016— The American College of Physicians (ACP) today said that cost sharing, particularly deductibles, may cause patients to forgo or delay care, including medically necessary services. “The effects are particularly pronounced among those with low incomes and the very sick,” said Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, FACP, president of ACP.
Internists say cost sharing, particularly deductibles, may cause patients to forgo or delay care
ACP supports National Academies’ call for withdrawal of NPRM for ‘Common Rule’ and for appointing new commission
Philadelphia, July 12, 2016 -- Nitin Damle, MD, MS, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP), issued the following statement about Optimizing the Nation's Investment in Academic Research: A New Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century, a report issued by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the Academies).