2025 Advocacy Priorities
Where We Stand
The American College of Physicians is committed to advocating for policies that attempt to mitigate inequities within our health care system and better provide for the unique health care needs and challenges of diverse populations. This includes advocating against racial and ethnic disparities; for women’s health; for LGBTQ persons; and to address the social determinants of health.
Policies
Immigration
Women's Health
Other Issues
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Queer and Other Sexual and Gender Minority Health Disparities 6/2024
- Ensuring Equitable Access to Participation in the Electoral Process 12/25/2023
- Position Statement on Support for Lactating Medical Students, Post-Graduate Trainees, and Physicians 6/7/2023
- Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Communities 10/10/2022
- Reforming Physician Payments to Achieve Greater Equity and Value in Health Care: A Position Paper of the American College of Physicians 6/20/2022
- Addressing Social Determinants to Improve Patient Care and Promote Health Equity 2018
- Position Statement on Recognizing Hate Crimes as a Public Health Issue 2017
Related Advocacy Resources
Latest Advocacy Efforts
Racial Health Disparities, Prejudice and Violence Advocacy
- LetterJoint Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Passage of H.R. 3838/S. 2415, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 10/31/2024
- LetterACP Letter of Support for the Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023, H.R. 3646 9/16/2024
- StatementMedical Schools and Health Systems Receive $400,000 to Enhance Patient Trust 8/26/2024
Search the ACP Policy Library
To access everything ACP has said related to Medicare reform issues search all policy statements, copies of testimony, and letters to government and non-government officials.