American College of Physicians Objects to Overhaul of Contraception Mandate

New rule rolls back direction limiting moral or religious exemptions

Washington (October  6, 2017)—The American College of Physicians (ACP) today objected to the Trump Administration’s overhaul of the nation’s contraception mandate. The new rule rolls back the previous administration’s direction that limited employers from seeking moral or religious exemptions from the requirement.

The end of Repeal-and-Replace? Also, Medicare Payments for 2018

External URL
https://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/NewsletterArchive.aspx?UCID={F151DAE7-AF91-4D5B-B402-126BDDEFC59F}&Date=10/06/2017
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP Advocate
Summary
ACP keeps pressure on Congress even after failed ACA repeal vote; Physician's may see less burden under new Medicare Fee Schedule; Funding for numerous health care programs lapse as Congress fails to act.

6 Ways to Lower Your Stroke Risk

External URL
https://www.consumerreports.org/stroke/ways-to-lower-your-stroke-risk/
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
Consumer Reports

Banning bump stocks is not nearly enough

External URL
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/banning-bump-stocks-is-not-nearly-enough/2017/10/05/27e0ba0a-a9ff-11e7-92d1-58c702d2d975_story.html?utm_term=.4a1deec7c531
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
The Washington Post

Doctors Call For Background Checks, Gun Restrictions In Las Vegas' Wake

External URL
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2017/10/03/doctors-call-for-background-checks-gun-restrictions-in-las-vegas-wake/#5f8d4e38339a
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
Forbes

American College of Physicians Says Medicare Advantage Should Increase Transparency, Align, and Reduce Burden

Washington (October 2, 2017)—Increased transparency in and greater alignment across  Medicare Advantage plans would help the program to reduce administrative burdens on physicians, the American College of Physicians (ACP) said in a new policy paper, Promoting Transparency and Alignment in Medicare Advantage.  The paper explores the quality of care, utilization, and cost of services in the Medicare Advantage program in comparison t

Leading doctors group calls for automatic weapons ban after Las Vegas shooting

External URL
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/353554-leading-doctors-group-mass-shootings-are-a-serious-public
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
The Hill

10 Philly experts weigh in the latest efforts to replace ACA

External URL
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/affordable-care-act-obamacare-gop-healthcare-bill-20170928.html
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
Philadelphia Inquirer
Subscribe to