WASHINGTON, DC September 15, 2021 –The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued new policies today supporting the promotion of vaccines in the interest of public safety and health; saying that the government may appropriately require employers, schools, public agencies, and organizations receiving federal funding to require employees or students show proof of vaccination with recommended immunizations against highly transmissible diseases during a public health emergency.

Statement attributable to:
George M. Abraham, MD, FACP, FIDSA
President, American College of Physicians

WASHINGTON, D.C. Sept. 7, 2021 –Profit motive in medicine may contribute to a bloated, complex, and fragmented health care system said the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The paper, Financial Profit in Medicine, goes on to say that the principles of professionalism and medical ethics should ensure medicine retains a patients-over-profit orientation and protects the patient-physician relationship.

Washington, D.C. (September 2, 2021) – America’s leading physician groups are deeply concerned about the consequences of the Texas state law, which took effect yesterday, banning abortions, medical counseling and support related to abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

PHILADELPHIA, September 1, 2021 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) supports the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for use of the  FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine  in persons 16 and older in the U.S.

Statement attributable to:
George M. Abraham, MD, FACP, FIDSA
President, American College of Physicians

In the wake Hurricane Ida, ACP is communicating with our members and regional chapter leadership in the affected areas and will provide any support and resources we can during this difficult time.

Ways to help those affected by the hurricane

- The Red Cross is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to offer aid in the situation on the ground. Donations can be made directly through the Red Cross web site.

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

PHILADELPHIA, August 18, 2021 – August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the American College of Physicians (ACP) is urging adults to get recommended immunizations for protection against preventable diseases – especially in light of the continuing threat of COVID-19 and its variants.

PHILADELPHIA, August 17, 2021 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) supports the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the use of an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose among immunocompromised persons.

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 13, 2021 –The American College of Physicians (ACP) said today that, in agreement with recent recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) masks should be required in schools as part of a comprehensive public health strategy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.