News Release Archive - 2016

December

12/19/16	ACP statement on ACGME changes to resident duty hours
12/06/16	Prescribing antibiotics, narcotics, and opioids is common but little benefit for patients

November

11/28/16	American College of Physicians Recently Adopted Position Statement on Unsolicited Communications (“Cold Calling”)
11/23/16	New American College of Physicians Position on Gender Pay Gap in Medicine
11/18/16	American College of Physicians outlines advocacy approach in post-election environment
11/03/16	The American College of Physicians Applauds New Medicare Policies to Support High-Value Primary Care
11/01/16	American College of Physicians releases clinical practice guidelines for acute gout

October

10/14/16	The American College of Physicians Statement on the MACRA Final Rule
10/13/16	The American College of Physicians (ACP) Statement on CMS’ Initiative to Reduce Physician Burden Within Advanced Alternative Payment Models

September

09/09/16	The American College of Physicians (ACP) Statement on CMS Outline of Positive Changes to MACRA
09/06/16	NMQF, ACP, and QHC Advisory Group partner to increase adult immunization rates among underserved populations

July

07/28/16	ACP reminds adults to discuss vaccinations they may need with their internist
07/25/16	Internists offer alternatives to VA’s proposal to allow APRNs to practice independently
07/21/16	Internists applaud decision by DOJ to oppose health insurance mergers
07/14/16	Internists Commend Senate and House for Passing CARA Legislation
07/13/16	Internists say Cost Sharing, Particularly Deductibles, May Cause Patients to Forgo or Delay Care
07/12/16	ACP supports National Academies’ call for withdrawal of NPRM for ‘Common Rule’ and for appointing new commission
07/08/16	Internal Medicine Physicians Applaud Proposed Rule to Improve Medicare Payments for Primary Care

June

06/27/16	Internists Offer Practical Alternatives to Simplify Implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
06/21/16	Internists testify about rising prescription drug prices and their impact on patients
06/20/16	New Survey Offers Insight on Efforts to Improve EHR Usability
06/17/16	ACP tells Congress that Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence is Critical
06/13/16	Physician Groups Representing 426,000 Doctors: Gun Violence MUST STOP

May

05/31/16	Oral Health Patient FACTS now available for internal medicine physicians
05/26/16	ACP, Other Medical Groups Urge Congress to Prevent Zika Public Health Emergency
05/12/16	American College of Physicians names new EVP & CEO
05/06/16	ACP Unveils Toolkit to Help Doctors Combat Climate Change
05/05/16	Internists Encouraged by FDA’s Move to Better Regulate Tobacco Products
05/05/16	Internists Talk About MACRA's Major Impact
05/05/16	Guidelines and Tools Developed for Pediatric-to-Adult Health Care Transitions Initiative
05/04/16	Annals of Internal Medicine Publishes Annual ‘Updates’ in Internal Medicine
05/04/16	Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP Announce Recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards
05/03/16	ACP Celebrates Winners of 2016 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships
05/03/16	Hundreds of Internists Gather to Urge Congress to Take Action On Critical Health Priorities
05/03/16	Internists Recommend Ways to Better Align GME Financing with Workforce Needs
05/03/16	ACP Recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as Initial Treatment for Chronic Insomnia
05/02/16	ACP Announces Winners of National Student Abstract Competition
05/02/16	ACP Announces Winners of National Resident Abstract Competition

April

04/28/16	Internists ‘Encouraged’ by Proposed Rule to Implement the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
04/25/16	ACP Participates in Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing Event to Announce Agreement of Policy Platform
04/19/16	Internists Recommend Steps to Ensure Success of Medicare’s “Value-Based” Payment Reforms
04/19/16	American College of Physicians issues urgent call to action on climate change to avert major threat to public health
04/11/16	Internists Express Concern about Rising Prescription Drug Costs, Offer Solutions
04/11/16	Statement From Internists on Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Initiative
04/06/16	American College of Physicians collaborates with AMGA Foundation on national effort to improve diabetes care

March

03/29/16	New Policy Paper Recommends Ways to Stem the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
03/25/16	Statement From Internists on Advancing Efforts to Expand Medicare Coverage to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
03/21/16	Internists Offer Recommendations to Ensure Medicaid Expansion Waivers Represent Patient Interests
03/18/16	Residency Match positions for internal medicine critical to high quality health care system
03/15/16	Internists Convey Appreciation to HELP Committee Leadership for Consideration of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Bills
03/15/16	ACP Supports CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
03/08/16	Increasing body fat, not BMI, a primary risk factor for death
03/07/16	Latest prevention and treatment information for adult health care at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016
03/07/16	Herbert S. Waxman Clinical Skills Center provides hands-on learning
03/07/16	What is a Doctor of Internal Medicine, or Internist?
03/01/16	Internists Urge CMS ‘To Re-Imagine Quality Measurement’
03/01/16	ACP Pledges to Work to Improve Information Flow in Health IT

February

02/16/16	American College of Physicians supports Core Quality Measures Collaborative agreement
02/08/16	ACP finds that cognitive behavioral therapy and second generation antidepressants are similarly effective treatments for adults with major depressive disorder

January

01/27/16	ACP Response to CMS's Request for Information: Certification Frequency and Requirements for Reporting of Quality Measures Under CMS Programs
01/26/16	ACP letter to Senate Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group urges additional recommendations to improve care of patients with chronic diseases
01/26/16	ACP issues advice for evaluating blood in the urine as a sign of cancer
01/19/16	ACP and CDC issue advice for prescribing antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections in adults
01/13/16	American College of Physicians Calls CDC Guideline Development Effort 'Timely and Necessary'
01/13/16	ACP Honors Outstanding Contributions to Medicine in Annual Convocation Ceremony
01/12/16	Final USPSTF Recommendations on Screening for Breast Cancer Published in Annals of Internal Medicine
01/06/16	ACP names Michael Weis, MBA, Chief Financial Officer
01/05/16	American College of Physicians: President's Executive Order Will Help Reduce Deaths and Injuries from Firearms