American College of Physicians outlines advocacy approach in post-election environment

Letter to 148,000 members identifies opportunities and challenges

Washington, November 18, 2016 –The American College of Physicians (ACP) has outlined its plans to address the implications of the 2016 U.S. presidential and congressional elections.

Ibuprofen May Not Be As Safe As You Think

External URL
http://time.com/4568552/ibuprofen-naproxen-inflammation-safety/?xid=homepage
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ACP in the News
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TIME Magazine

3 ways to reduce malpractice suit threats

External URL
http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/3-ways-to-reduce-malpractice-suit-threats
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ACP in the News
Journal Name
Fierce Healthcare

Physician Fee Schedule Draws Mixed Reaction

External URL
http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/physician-leaders/physician-fee-schedule-draws-mixed-reaction#
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ACP in the News
Journal Name
HealthLeaders Media

Final MACRA Rule; Flexible Participation Option; Less Risk, More APMs

External URL
https://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/NewsletterArchive.aspx?UCID={F151DAE7-AF91-4D5B-B402-126BDDEFC59F}&Date=11/04/2016
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP Advocate
Summary
ACP applauds changes in released final MACRA rule; Physicians may "pick your pace" in MACRA participation; CMS expands risk reduction and APMs

CMS Cuts Meaningful Use Reporting Period to 90 Days

External URL
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/871350
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ACP in the News
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Medscape

The American College of Physicians Applauds New Medicare Policies to Support High-Value Primary Care

Attributable to:
Nitin S. Damle, MD, MS, MACP
President, American College of Physicians (ACP)

November 3, 2016

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, 2016 Edition

External URL
http://advocacyblog.acponline.org/2016/11/fear-and-loathing-on-campaign-trail.html
ACP Lastest Link Type
ACP Advocate Blog OLD

Direct primary care: An evidence-based dialogue is needed

External URL
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2016/11/direct-primary-care-evidence-based-dialogue-needed.html
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ACP in the News
Journal Name
KevinMD

Genetic test costs taxpayers $500 million a year, with little to show for it

External URL
https://www.statnews.com/2016/11/02/genetic-test-medical-costs/
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ACP in the News
Journal Name
STAT
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