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ACP letter expressing concern about changes to Federal Student Loans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program in Reconciliation Package 05/13/25


ACP statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding Markup of Budget Reconciliation 05/13/25


ACP's letter to House Ways and Means Committee regarding Markup of Budget Reconciliation 05/13/25


ACP delivers testimony at hearing on the future of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 05/08/25 ACP Advocate


ACP policy paper on collective action recommends ways physicians can more effectively advocate for patients and clinicians 05/08/25 ACP Advocate


New NASEM report outlines ways to improve primary care valuation 05/08/25 ACP Advocate


Internal medicine physicians say President’s budget would significantly degrade U.S. health care and public health 05/05/25


Leading physician groups oppose infringements on medical care, patient-physician relationship 05/01/25


ACP recommends ways physicians can be more effective advocates for patients and profession 04/28/25


ACP reacts to HHS staffing cuts, reorganization and cancellation of federal grants to state health departments 04/24/25 ACP Advocate


New ACP President and Chair of the ACP Board of Regents share focus on strengthening the US health care system 04/24/25 ACP Advocate


ACP provides support for legislation that would establish national long-term care insurance for older adults 04/24/25 ACP Advocate


ACP revamps advocacy to support vaccines at the federal and state levels 04/10/25 ACP Advocate


ACP members gear up for Leadership Day 04/10/25 ACP Advocate


ACP says rural communities need support to decrease health disparities and improve access to care 03/31/25


Statement from leading physician groups on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services staffing cuts 03/28/25


Internal medicine physicians concerned that Health and Human Services cuts will negatively impact public health 03/28/25


ACP continues to advocate for vital medical funding, Medicare physician payment fix despite its exclusion from funding bill 03/20/25 ACP Advocate


Telehealth flexibilities extended in latest appropriations bill, but more permanency needed 03/20/25 ACP Advocate


ACP offers recommendations for the updated version of the 21st Century Cures Act 03/20/25 ACP Advocate


Leading organizations unite to affirm vaccine safety amid rising misinformation and declining trust 03/18/25


Internal medicine physicians disappointed House neglects Medicare patients and physicians 03/13/25


Statement from leading physician groups on NIH decision to terminate grants for vaccine hesitancy and uptake research 03/12/25


ACP reiterates advocacy priorities, willingness to work with new administration to strengthen health and well-being of Americans 03/06/25 ACP Advocate


ACP urges Congress to protect Medicaid amid proposed budget cuts 03/06/25 ACP Advocate


Louisiana ACP Chapter and others defend importance of mass vaccination events 03/06/25 ACP Advocate


International Medical Graduates are integral to the delivery of patient care in the United States 03/04/25 Annals of Internal Medicine


Letter from physician and non-physician organizations urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the recent cut to physician Medicare payments 02/28/25


Internal medicine physicians call for prompt rescheduling of vaccine advisory meeting 02/25/25


Internal medicine physicians call for prompt rescheduling of vaccine advisory meeting 02/21/25


ACP advocates for access to federal health data and resources 02/21/25 ACP Advocate


Bipartisan legislation could reduce cuts to the Medicare physician fee schedule 02/21/25 ACP Advocate


ACP Letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary 02/18/25


Leading physician groups: Medicaid program must be protected 02/13/25


Doctors, grounded in our oath, must act now more than ever (KevinMD) 02/11/25


ACP responds to recent executive orders and their effects on health care 02/07/25 ACP Advocate


Statement from leading physician groups on removal of data and guidance from federal websites 02/06/25


Unpacking ACP Advocacy Priorities for 2025: Physician Payment Reform and Access to Care top the list 01/24/25 ACP Advocate


ACP reaffirms commitment to equity 01/23/25


Statement from leading physician groups on announcement to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization 01/23/25


ACP letter to congressional leadership addressing ACP policy priorities 01/16/25