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ACP Says Genetic Testing to Reunite Separated Families Should Meet Ethical Principles

Washington, DC (July 11, 2018) — In a new policy issued today, the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) stated that immigrant families who have been separated at the border should be reunited as expeditiously as possible. If genetic testing is considered appropriate, it should be done in the least intrusive manner, with safeguards and attention to medical ethics.

ACP Applauds NASEM Study Addressing Sexual Harassment

Statement attributable to:
Ana María López, MD, MPH, FACP
President, »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp

Washington, DC (July 11, 2018) — The »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) applauds the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s recent on sexual harassment in academia, science, medicine, and engineering. ACP believes that sexual violence in all professional fields, including the medical community, should not be tolerated.

Joint statement on the suspension of risk adjustment payments under the ACA

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/acp_policy/statements/group_of_six_statement_opposing_suspension_risk_adjustment_payments_2018.pdf

ACP to release new edition of Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program

MKSAP 18 is 'standard of excellence for lifelong learning’

Philadelphia, July 9, 2018 -- General internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and primary care physicians can update their knowledge, earn CME credit, or prepare for board certification when the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) releases the latest edition of the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on July 31, 2018.

ACP Says Family Detention Harms the Health of Children, Other Family Members

Washington, DC (July 5, 2018) — In a new policy issued today, the »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) emphasized the negative health impact of forced family detentions in immigration cases, and the considerable harm to the physical and mental health of the detained children and other family members resulting from being held in government detention centers while the adults’ immigration status is resolved.

Joint statement on Health Care Choices Proposal

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/acp_policy/statements/joint_statement_health_care_choices_proposal_2018.pdf

ACP Leads Charge to Fix Med Student Visas, 2018 Neubauer Award Winner

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https://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/NewsletterArchive.aspx?UCID={F151DAE7-AF91-4D5B-B402-126BDDEFC59F}&Date=06/22/2018
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ACP leads the charge to fix delay in medical student visas, Dr. Jason M. Goldman wins ACP Advocacy Award

ACP Concerned New Health Insurance Rule Will Undermine Patient Protections, Jeopardize Coverage

Statement attributable to:
Ana María López, MD, MPH, FACP
President, »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp

Washington, DC (June 20, 2018) — The »Æ¹ÏµÎµÎapp (ACP) strongly opposes the administration’s final rule as issued yesterday that will undermine important protections, including essential health benefit coverage requirements, for patients and consumers as established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by expanding the availability of association health plans (AHPs) for small businesses and individuals.

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