Philadelphia, PA (July 20, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (ACP) and Project N95 have partnered to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for internal medicine physicians, filling an urgent need for frontline ACP member physicians during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic ACP has been vigorously advocating for the need for adequate PPE, calling on suppliers and the federal government to ensure the availability of essential PPE to protect frontline physicians.

Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

Washington, DC (July 14,  2020) — The American College of Physicians (ACP), representing 163,000 internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists, and medical students, strongly supports the use of scientific expertise, based on the best available evidence, in the fight against COVID-19. 

Washington, DC (July 14, 2020) — The American College of Physicians (ACP) today released policy to support the wearing of surgical or cloth masks by the public in community settings where physical distancing is not possible, and said it may appropriately be required by public officials.

Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

The following statement is attributable to: American Academy of Pediatrics President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP, American Academy of Family Physicians President Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., American Medical Association President Susan R. Bailey, M.D., and American College of Physicians President, Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, FACP

Washington, D.C. June 30, 2020 – In a letter sent today, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and related subspecialty societies urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue moving forward with previously finalized changes to documentation guidelines and increased RVUs for office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services as part of the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

Washington, DC (June 29, 2020)—In a letter sent to leaders of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Labor Committees today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) applauded the committees’ efforts to put forward legislation to improve upon the policies in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

Philadelphia, PA (June 29, 2020) – Electronic communication (e-communication) is commonplace and can affect the patient-physician relationship. While it has many benefits it must be used thoughtfully and effectively to ensure standards of ethics and professionalism are met and trust in physicians is maintained, according to a new position paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.