Philadelphia, PA (April 1, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) announces support for physicians being allowed to bring their own personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect themselves and others around them when items are in short supply at their health care systems, and their ability to speak out in a professional manner regarding conditions related to the care of COVID-19 patients without retribution or disciplinary action.
Washington, DC (March 31, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) today lauded changes announced last night by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help physician practices continue to care for patients during the COVID-19 national emergency.
Statement attributable to:
Robert McLean, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Washington, DC (March 30, 2020) —In a series of letters sent Friday and today the American College of Physicians (ACP) outlined additional steps that should be taken by insurance companies and others to support physicians and their practices during the COVID-19 emergency.
Philadelphia (March 27, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) is emphasizing the need for fairness and equality to guide health care delivery during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Philadelphia (March 26, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) supports science-based recommendations for social distancing, in a new ACP policy on social distancing published today.
Washington, DC (March 26, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) believes that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act” nearing enactment by Congress is an essential step forward in providing for the health and economic security of our nation during a national crisis, yet is concerned it may not do enough to support struggling physician practices.
Philadelphia (March 25, 2020) —The American College of Physicians (ACP) is calling for assessment of nonurgent, in-person medical appointments, and recommends transitioning patients who do not need to be seen in person to virtual visits, or delaying their visits during the national emergency created by COVID-19. The direction was provided as part of a new “Statement on Nonurgent In-Person Medical Care.”
Washington, DC (March 24, 2020) —In a letter sent to Congress today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) laid out recommendations for priorities that need to be included in the final COVID-19 legislation that is currently being developed.
