Advocacy in Action
ACP Fights Back Against Expansion of Short-Term Insurance Options
Policy changes undermine patient protections and threatens to drive up rates for others, College maintains.
ACP Vows to 'Do What It Takes' to Protect Immigrants' Access to Health Care
New government proposal could penalize legal immigrants for using Medicaid and more.
ACP Regulatory News
From Doctors' Perspective, Regulatory Burdens Are Increasing
New nationwide survey finds vast majority say new rules and regulations have not improved patient care.
In Case You Missed It
ACP Says Climate Change Will Harm Health
A new report issued by the United Nations says that unprecedented efforts need to be made in order to have a chance at avoiding catastrophic effects from climate change in the near future. ACP has developed a Climate Change and Health Action Plan to help physicians take action. Read ACP's statement on the report here.
ACP Podcasts Provide Opportunity to Gain CME Credit and MOC Points
ACP has a variety of podcasts that cover a range of medical topics. Members who listen to these podcasts have an opportunity to earn free CME credit and MOC points. Click here to explore ACP's podcasts.
Quick Hits
Submissions wanted for ACP Innovation Challenge 2019
ACP is accepting applications for its fourth annual Innovation Challenge at the 2019 IM Meeting. The event showcases the best and brightest ideas from practicing physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students that have the potential to transform the practice of internal medicine on a national level. Selected finalists will present their projects to a panel of judges in front of a live audience at the meeting. A Grand Prize winner will be selected by the judges and awarded $20,000 to support implementation/study of their idea. The deadline for submitting applications is Nov. 30, 2018. For more information and to apply, visit ACP's website.
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