American College of Physicians outlines advocacy approach in post-election environment
Letter to 148,000 members identifies opportunities and challenges
Washington, November 18, 2016 –The American College of Physicians (ACP) has outlined its plans to address the implications of the 2016 U.S. presidential and congressional elections.
Ibuprofen May Not Be As Safe As You Think
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http://time.com/4568552/ibuprofen-naproxen-inflammation-safety/?xid=homepage
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ACP in the News
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TIME Magazine
3 ways to reduce malpractice suit threats
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http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/3-ways-to-reduce-malpractice-suit-threats
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ACP in the News
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Fierce Healthcare
Physician Fee Schedule Draws Mixed Reaction
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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/physician-leaders/physician-fee-schedule-draws-mixed-reaction#
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ACP in the News
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HealthLeaders Media
Final MACRA Rule; Flexible Participation Option; Less Risk, More APMs
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https://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/NewsletterArchive.aspx?UCID={F151DAE7-AF91-4D5B-B402-126BDDEFC59F}&Date=11/04/2016
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ACP Advocate
Summary
ACP applauds changes in released final MACRA rule; Physicians may "pick your pace" in MACRA participation; CMS expands risk reduction and APMs
CMS Cuts Meaningful Use Reporting Period to 90 Days
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/871350
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ACP in the News
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Medscape
The American College of Physicians Applauds New Medicare Policies to Support High-Value Primary Care
Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians (ACP)
November 3, 2016
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, 2016 Edition
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http://advocacyblog.acponline.org/2016/11/fear-and-loathing-on-campaign-trail.html
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ACP Advocate Blog OLD
Direct primary care: An evidence-based dialogue is needed
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http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2016/11/direct-primary-care-evidence-based-dialogue-needed.html
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ACP in the News
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KevinMD
Genetic test costs taxpayers $500 million a year, with little to show for it
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https://www.statnews.com/2016/11/02/genetic-test-medical-costs/
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ACP in the News
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STAT