WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 — The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds the Biden administration’s swift, initial actions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and says they will help to slow the spread of infections. This is in reaction to a series of executive orders and directives issued since President Biden took office.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 — The Biden administration has already taken actions that will help to improve health and health care in the United States, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in reaction to the day one announcements from the new administration.
Washington, DC (January 15, 2021) — In reaction to the American Rescue Plan announced by President-elect Biden, ACP is supportive and encouraged by many of the recommendations put forth to slow the transmission of COVID‐19, rapidly distribute and vaccinate one hundred million people in his first 100 days in office, and to also address the health inequities painfully obvious during the pandemic. ACP offered recommendations to the Biden-Harris transition team on changes that would drastically help improve the state of public health in the U.S.
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
