Administration News
ACP Responds to Recent Executive Orders and Their Effects on Health Care
In wake of executive orders withdrawing the U.S. from WHO, eliminating DEI programs and more, ACP reaffirms commitment to equity, compassion, inclusion and justice.
Advocacy in Action
ACP Advocates for Nationwide Safeguards to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat-Related Injury and Illness
Recently proposed rule from OSHA would set national standard for heat illness and injury prevention for employers.
ACP Regulatory News
ACP Offers Recommendations on Population-Based Total Cost of Care Models
In these Alternative Payment Models, participating entities are accountable for quality and total cost of care for a broad population of patients.
In Case You Missed It
Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Medicare Legislation
ACP is calling on you to contact your members of Congress to ask them to support and pass the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 879). This bipartisan legislation would stop the Medicare physician payment cut and provide a payment increase, which would help to stabilize physician practices and protect patients' access to care.
Visit ACP's Legislative Action Center to learn more and take action. A sample email message is provided for you that includes space for you to personalize the letter. Join the Advocates for Internal Medicine network to receive ACP's action alerts directly and advocate for the interests of internal medicine in Washington.
Quick Hits
Be a Part of ACP Advocacy: Register for Leadership Day 2025
Registration is now open for ACP's annual national advocacy event on April 28-29 in Washington, DC. Help ACP increase its presence on Capitol Hill and advocate directly with Congress in support of legislation impacting internal medicine physicians and your patients. If you are interested in attending, please also contact your ACP chapter to help your state chapter coordinate their delegation.
Advocacy News
ACP Feedback Letter to the Medicare GME Working Group Regarding Draft GME Legislation
ACP letter commending the release of bipartisan draft legislation from the Medicare GME Working Group that hopes to address the shortages and gaps of the current GME program and elevate primary care.
ACP Comment Letter on Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program Proposed Rule
ACP commenting on key proposals that would strengthen CMS policies, improve access to equitable and affordable care for patients, and support physicians in delivering quality care while protecting the integrity of the Medicare trust funds.
Joint Letter in Opposition to the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Joint letter opposing Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S.6/H.R. 21) that would impose criminal and civil penalties on physicians and other health care professionals, potentially limiting access to care for high-risk patients in complicated situations.
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