ACP: Falsely Accusing Physicians of Overcounting COVID-19 Deaths For Financial Gain is Reprehensible

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Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

Philadelphia, PA (October 25, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (ACP), on behalf of internal medicine physicians (internists) and related subspecialists, says that statements, including by President Trump, falsely accusing physicians of attributing deaths to COVID-19 for financial gain represent a reprehensible attack on physicians’ ethics and professionalism. 

American College of Physicians celebrates National Internal Medicine Day

Celebrating the essential role of internal medicine specialists and subspecialists

(Philadelphia, October 22, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (ACP) will observe National Internal Medicine Day on the National Day Calendar on Oct. 28. This day recognizes internal medicine specialists and subspecialists who are united by a commitment to excellence and who make a difference in the lives of their patients every day.

ACP Issues Organizational Commitment to be Anti-Racist, Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive

Philadelphia, Pa. (October 21, 2020) — Today the American College of Physicians (ACP) issued a commitment to being an anti-racist organization dedicated to policy, advocacy and action to confront and eliminate racism, racial disparities, discrimination, bias and inequities in health and health care and within its own organization.

ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine Host Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Forum for Physicians

Panel offers timely, evidence-based information for those on the frontlines

Philadelphia, PA (Oct. 19, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (ACP) and Annals of Internal Medicine hosted a virtual forum on October 16 assembling some of the country’s leading health experts to discuss timely, evidence-based information related to what physicians and other health care professionals need to know about a COVID-19 vaccine.

ACP recommends remdesivir for moderate, severe COVID-19

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ACP Issues Best Practice Advice on Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Philadelphia, PA (Oct. 6, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice aimed at simplifying and improving treatment of patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). ACP Best Practice Advice is based on the World Health Organization Guideline and is authored by the ACP Scientific Medical Policy Committee and published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Living Practice Points from ACP: Evidence Shows Benefit of Remdesivir for patients with COVID-19

Philadelphia, PA (Oct. 5, 2020) – In new Rapid Living Practice Points, the American College of Physicians (ACP) says that evidence points toward a net benefit with the use of remdesivir for patients with COVID-19. Should Remdesivir Be Used for the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19? Rapid, Living Practice Points from the American College of Physicians (Version 1) was published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.

ACP Announces 2022-23 Recipients of Masterships and National Awards

ACP is pleased to announce that the Board of Regents has approved the following individuals and institutions to receive College awards and Mastership.

 

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