ACP recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

Philadelphia, July 31, 2017 -- To encourage adults to get vaccinated and to remind internists to make sure their patients are up-to-date on the latest recommended adult immunization schedule, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month.

Washington, D.C. (July 28, 2017) — Representing more than half a million of America's frontline physicians, leaders from six major medical organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Osteopathic Association and the American Psychiatric Association, issued the following joint statement following the Senate’s vote not to advance the Health Care Freedom Act:

Internists Say Congress Should Look to Make Improvements to ACA

Statement attributable to:
Jack Ende, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

Statement attributable to:
Jack Ende, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

Attributable to:
Jack Ende, MD, MACP
President, American College of Physicians

ACP Expresses 'Grave Disappointment,' Pledges to 'Fight On'

America’s frontline physicians reiterate opposition to any effort that leaves patients worse off

Point to CMS responsiveness to concerns about regulatory and administrative burdens, and other proposals

(Washington – July 18, 2017) The American College of Physicians (ACP) today noted they are pleased with the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule released last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).