American College of Physicians Urges Adults to Get Recommended Vaccinations to Protect Against Preventable Diseases

Staying up to date on vaccinations can protect against influenza and other common illnesses

PHILADELPHIA, August 9, 2022 – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the American College of Physicians (ACP) is urging adults to get all of their recommended immunizations for protection against preventable diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19.

Internal Medicine Physicians Say Inflation Reduction Act will Improve Access to Health Care

Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP

Internal Medicine Physicians Support Administration’s Efforts to Secure Access to Reproductive Health Care, But More is Needed

Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP

Internal Medicine Physicians Say House-Passed Assault Weapon Ban Encouraging Step in Gun Violence Prevention

Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action

Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP

American College of Physicians announces new Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy

PHILADELPHIA, August 1, 2022 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced David J. Pugach as its new Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy.

Internal Medicine Physicians Say Senate Reconciliation Deal Provisions Would Improve Health and Access to Health Care

Statement attributable to:
Ryan D. Mire, MD, FACP
President, ACP

ACP offers guidance on the ethical use of genetic testing and precision medicine

PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a position paper offering guidance regarding ethical decision-making for the integration of precision medicine and genetic testing into internal medicine. “Ethical Considerations in Precision Medicine and Genetic Testing in Internal Medicine Practice: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians” was published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.

American College of Physicians Names New Vice President for Medical Education

PHILADELPHIA, July 25, 2022 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has named Miguel A. Paniagua, MD, FACP as its Vice President for Medical Education, effective July 25. ACP made the selection after a national search.

“We look forward to Dr. Paniagua’s perspective as we work to strategically approach medical education to meet the needs of our expanding membership,” said Darilyn Moyer, MD, FACP, ACP’s Executive Vice President and CEO.

ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support diversity, equity and inclusion

External URL
https://abimfoundation.org/pressrelease/medical-education-diversity-and-inclusion-effort-gets-400k-shot-in-the-arm

ACP says Long Term Care Services in the United States Need Support and Improvement

WASHINGTON July 11, 2022 – The nation’s system of long-term services and support faces many challenges and needs improvement in order to adequately care for an increasing number of older adults, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new position paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.

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