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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Philadelphia, PA (Nov. 24, 2020) – In a new policy statement, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends a framework for the ethical and phased allocation of vaccines to the U.S. population to slow down and prevent the spread of COVID-19, recognizing that vaccine supplies will be limited and may have varying levels of effectiveness in different populations.
Washington, DC (November 20, 2020) — In a letter to congressional leadership the American College of Physicians (ACP), along with other physician groups, asked Congress to ensure that essential changes to Medicare payments scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 are implemented as planned.
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
