Internists Say Physicians Can Bring Their Own PPE and Speak Out on COVID-19 Care Conditions
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.
Internists Commend CMS Decision to Pay for Telephone Visits to Help Physician Practices during COVID-19 Emergency
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.
Internists Say Harassment Based on Race or Ethnic Origin is Never Okay
Statement attributable to:
Robert McLean, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
Internists Ask Payers to Do More to Support Physicians and Practices During COVID-19 Emergency
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.
Internists Say Prioritization, Allocation of Resources and Stewardship Must Not Result in Discrimination During 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.
Internists Reinforce Recommendations for Social Distancing to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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.
Internists Commend Congress for Steps to Improve Health Security, Urge Actions to Keep Physician Practices Open during COVID-19 Emergency
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.
Internists Emphasize Importance of Assessing In-office Visits and Transitioning to Virtual Visits During COVID-19 Emergency
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.”
Internists Make Recommendations to Protect and Support Physicians in COVID-19 Legislation
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.