Beyond COVID
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https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/beyond-covid
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Medical Economics
Internists Say the American Jobs Plan Will also Protect the Health of Americans
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Washington, D.C. April 1, 2021 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) is glad to see the many ways that the American Jobs Plan would help to protect the health of those in our country. The infrastructure plan that the Biden administration proposed yesterday contains provisions that would help improve both health and health care.
What’s in the COVID stimulus bill for doctors and practices?
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https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/what-s-in-the-covid-stimulus-bill-for-doctors-and-practices-
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Medical Economics
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine Host 4th Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum for Physicians
Panel discusses treatment and education of patients about the available COVID-19 vaccines.
PHILADELPHIA, March 26, 2021 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) and Annals of Internal Medicine hosted a virtual COVID-19 vaccine forum where expert panelists discussed practical clinical considerations related to the COVID-19 vaccine including the impact of COVID-19 variants on vaccine efficacy, comparative effectiveness of the different vaccines, and post-vaccine behavior recommendations.
More Primary Care Physicians Could Result in Increased Life Expectancies, HMS Study Finds
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https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/3/26/hms-physicians-life-expectancy/
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The New Yorker
Internists Reaffirm Urgent Need for Policies to Prevent Firearm Violence and Hate Crimes in Light of Recent Mass Shootings
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Internal Medicine Residency Match is the Largest in History, Reflecting Essential Role of Internists
Philadelphia, March 19, 2021 -- The 2021 Main Residency Match revealed that internal medicine remains the largest training specialty, offering one-quarter (25.6 percent) of all PGY-1 positions in the Match. Internal medicine programs offered a record high 9,024 categorical positions and 441 primary care positions. Of the categorical positions, 8,632 (95.7 percent) were filled, 5,005 (58 percent) by U.S. medical school seniors. Of the primary care internal medicine positions, 437 (99.1 percent) were filled, 292 (67 percent) by U.S. medical school seniors.
ACP Living Practice Points: Emerging evidence on antibody response and role in natural immunity
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2021 – In new Rapid Living Practice Points, the American College of Physicians (ACP) summarizes the current, best available evidence on the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, including its duration and protection against future re-infection. The new Rapid Living Practice Points, developed by the Scientific Medical Policy Committee of the ACP, What is the Antibody Response and Role in Conferring Natural Immunity Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection?
ACP releases new policy addressing Ethical Implications of Physician Employment and Health Care Business Practices
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2021 — The American College of Physicians (ACP) says that the practice of medicine should account for efficiency and productivity but must be defined by medical ethics and serving the needs of patients. In Ethical and Professionalism Implications of Physician Employment and Health Care Business Practices: An American College of Physicians Policy Paper, published today in Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP lays out a framework that addresses th
ACP applauds American Rescue Plan
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https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/acp-applauds-american-rescue-plan
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Medical Economics