BOR action on fall BOG resolutions now available
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Internists Offer Recommendations to Biden- Harris Presidential Transition Team to Help Advance America’s Health Care System
Washington, DC (December 10, 2020) — In a letter sent today to President-elect Joe Biden, the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) offered detailed recommendations on how his administration can help ensure the greater good of public health in the United States of America once they get into office.
ACP Says 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and QPP Rule Makes Positive Steps, Improvements Still Needed
Washington, DC (Dec. 9, 2020) —While the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) makes historic enhancements to payments to physicians for evaluation and management (E/M) services, the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) says there are still improvements that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should make to help patients and physicians, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
»Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp Urges All Adults to Get Recommended Influenza Vaccination
National Influenza Vaccination Week reminds us that getting a flu shot is more important than ever
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3, 2020 – The »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) is urging all adults to mark National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 6-12) by making sure they get vaccinated as flu season and winter weather are here.
ACP Says Medicare’s Announced Payment Increases for Office Visits Are Essential to Patient Care
Urges Congress to Fully Support Implementation on January 1 as Finalized by CMS
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
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Internists Warn Against the Negative Impact of Step Therapy Policies and Nonmedical Switching of Prescription Drugs on Patient Safety
Washington, DC (November 30, 2020) — In a new policy paper released today, The »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) warned against the potential negative impact that cost-cutting step therapy policies and nonmedical switching of prescription drugs can both have on patient safety.
Internists Support Framework for the Ethical Allocation of COVID-19 and Other Vaccines During Pandemic
Philadelphia, PA (Nov. 24, 2020) – In a new policy statement, the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) recommends a framework for the ethical and phased allocation of vaccines to the U.S. population to slow down and prevent the spread of COVID-19, recognizing that vaccine supplies will be limited and may have varying levels of effectiveness in different populations.
Physicians Tell Congress that Changes to Medicare Payments are Critical to Primary Care
Washington, DC (November 20, 2020) — In a letter to congressional leadership the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP), along with other physician groups, asked Congress to ensure that essential changes to Medicare payments scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1 are implemented as planned.
Denmark trial measures effectiveness of adding a mask recommendation to other public health measures for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection
Internists Say Timely Presidential Transition Important to Public Health during COVID-19 Pandemic
Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP
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