ACP and AAFP release guideline for treatment of hypertension in adults 60 years old and older
Guideline compares evidence for benefits and harms of higher vs. lower systolic blood pressure targets
American College of Physicians Further Dismayed By Today’s House Vote
Vows to Continue Advocacy to Preserve the ACA and Its Essential Coverage and Patient Protections
Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians (ACP)
January 13, 2017
Update on repeal efforts; VA authority to APNs; Surgeon General stance against e-cigarettes
External URL
https://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/NewsletterArchive.aspx?UCID={F151DAE7-AF91-4D5B-B402-126BDDEFC59F}&Date=01/13/2017
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP Advocate
Summary
ACP expresses disappointment at passage of budget resolution initiating ACA repeal; Department of Veterans Affairs grants full practice authority to advanced practice nurses; U.S. Surgeon General issues report about the danger of e-cigarettes to youth
Internists Disappointed and Dismayed at Senate Vote
Begins Process of Repealing Essential Coverage and Patient Protections
Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians (ACP)
January 12, 2017
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is disappointed and dismayed at this morning’s Senate vote, which sets in motion the process of repealing essential coverage and patient protections established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
7 ways to combat coughs and colds
External URL
http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/7-ways-to-combat-coughs-and-colds
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
Mayo Clinic
Immunizations are safe; guard against serious health problems, hospitalization, and even death
Commission on vaccine safety could cause unnecessary skepticism
ACP statement attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians (ACP)
January 11, 2017
7 ways physicians can take control of uncompensated time
External URL
http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/medical-economics/news/7-ways-physicians-can-take-control-uncompensated-time
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
Medical Economics
Muted Response From Health Lobby as Affordable Care Act Faces Repeal
External URL
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/09/us/politics/affordable-care-act-health-care-lobby.html?_r=0&referer
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
The New York Times
First Do No Harm: Internists Say Congress Needs to Preserve Protections in the ACA
In a letter to congressional leadership ACP proposes criteria to evaluate impact of changes on patients
What Will Potential Repeal of Obamacare Mean for Patients?
External URL
http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/television/lakeside-live/nitin-s-damle-bob-doherty-what-will-potential-repeal-of-obamacare-mean-for-patients-1917/384451065
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP in the News
Journal Name
WKYC Channel 3 News