ACP Says COVID-19 Relief Legislation Advances Essential Policies to Support Patients and Physicians
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
ACP supports ACIP recommendation for second COVID-19 vaccine
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22 – 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 the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, Inc. to be used in persons 18 and older in the U.S. under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization. ACP previously announced its support for the ACIP recommendations to the CDC for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
ACP, Annals of Internal Medicine host virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum II for physicians
Panel offers timely, evidence-based advice for promoting vaccine confidence and uptake
ACP Supports ACIP Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccination
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2020 – The American College of Physicians (ACP), representing 163,000 internal medicine physicians, supports the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons 16 and older in the U.S. under the Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization. ACP also supports the addition of an amendment to the 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule to include use of COVID-19 vaccines.
BOR action on fall BOG resolutions now available
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https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/about_acp/who_we_are/leadership/governors/bor_actions_bog_resolutions_fall2020.pdf
Internists Offer Recommendations to Biden- Harris Presidential Transition Team to Help Advance America’s Health Care System
Washington, DC (December 10, 2020) — In a letter sent today to President-elect Joe Biden, the American College of Physicians (ACP) offered detailed recommendations on how his administration can help ensure the greater good of public health in the United States of America once they get into office.
ACP Says 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and QPP Rule Makes Positive Steps, Improvements Still Needed
Washington, DC (Dec. 9, 2020) —While the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) makes historic enhancements to payments to physicians for evaluation and management (E/M) services, the American College of Physicians (ACP) says there are still improvements that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should make to help patients and physicians, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
American College of Physicians Urges All Adults to Get Recommended Influenza Vaccination
National Influenza Vaccination Week reminds us that getting a flu shot is more important than ever
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3, 2020 – The American College of Physicians (ACP) is urging all adults to mark National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 6-12) by making sure they get vaccinated as flu season and winter weather are here.
ACP Says Medicare’s Announced Payment Increases for Office Visits Are Essential to Patient Care
Urges Congress to Fully Support Implementation on January 1 as Finalized by CMS
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Internists Warn Against the Negative Impact of Step Therapy Policies and Nonmedical Switching of Prescription Drugs on Patient Safety
Washington, DC (November 30, 2020) — In a new policy paper released today, The American College of Physicians (ACP) warned against the potential negative impact that cost-cutting step therapy policies and nonmedical switching of prescription drugs can both have on patient safety.