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May 9, 2025
Advocacy in Action
바카라 사리트 Delivers Testimony at Hearing on the Future of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
An executive order issued in March directs changes to the program that exclude certain organizations.
바카라 사리트 Policy News
바카라 사리트 Policy Paper on Collective Action Recommends Ways Physicians Can More Effectively Advocate for Patients and Clinicians
Recommendations are included on collective bargaining for policymakers and on policies to guide physicians to improve patient care and physician well-being.
Regulatory News
New NASEM Report Outlines Ways to Improve Primary Care Valuation
Authors recommend utilizing a range of data sources and analysis approaches to value the full range of services and activities performed by the primary care team.
In Case You Missed It
In a commentary, Drs. Christine Laine and Amir Qaseem sound the alarm over the threat of continued vaccine misinformation and declining immunization rates. The authors reference scientific studies and even quote the wisdom of our Founding Fathers to make a compelling case for vaccination. The editorial is accompanied by the CDC immunization schedules. Full text is freely available in .
New 바카라 사리트 Paper Addresses Challenges and Ethics in Long-Term Care
A new paper sheds light on the ethical challenges and systemic flaws in long-term care in the U. S., urging a fundamental shift toward patient-centered, equitable, and accountable care. The paper, “Optimizing Ethical Care, Quality, and Safety in Long-Term Services and Supports: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians,” is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
The paper notes that long-term care, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home-based services, and hospice, are essential for individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to chronic conditions, cognitive decline, or functional limitations. Despite its importance, the system suffers from inadequate staffing, inconsistent oversight, and unsustainable business models that often prioritize profits over patient well-being.
New 바카라 사리트 review of performance measures for diabetes finds many measures inadequate
In a new paper, “Quality Indicators for Diabetes in Adults: A Review of Performance Measures,” published in Annals of Internal Medicine, 바카라 사리트 has released a critical review of current diabetes performance measures and found that only four out of 14 commonly used indicators meet 바카라 사리트's stringent standards for quality and evidence-based care. 바카라 사리트 emphasizes the need for methodologically sound and clinically meaningful measures to administer diabetes care better that will lead to improvement in health outcomes for patients with diabetes.
In 2024, 바카라 사리트 published a clinical guideline, to provide clinical recommendations on the topic.
Quick Hits
바카라 사리트 is calling on you to join a nationwide peer-to-peer texting campaign during this critical time when Congress is considering deep cuts to Medicaid. These cuts would threaten care for underrepresented groups and impact a variety of healthcare settings that serve vulnerable populations.
Visit the to learn about the program and take action. Pre-written and personalized messages are provided for you to send to voters on behalf of local doctors and healthcare providers.
Every year, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on any payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies to physicians. Ensuring that payment information is accurate helps physicians protect their reputation and increase patient trust, and there is still time to register with Open Payments before the May 15 deadline.
at the CMS website to review your payment data and affirm or dispute it before it is published online.
Advocacy News
Leading Physician Groups Oppose Infringements on Medical Care, Patient-Physician Relationship
Joint statement about restrictions on gender affirming care that interfere in the confidential relationship between a patient and their physician.
Joint Coalition Letter to Congressional Appropriators Opposing Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Cuts and Elimination of Agencies in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Letter expressing concern regarding the administration's draft Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget for HHS, which would cut about one-third of the agency's discretionary spending and effectively devastate our nation's research, scientific, and public health infrastructure.
Joint Letter Opposing Efforts to Undo California Clean Air Act Waivers
Joint letter from health organizations opposing efforts to undo California Clean Air Act waivers through the Congressional Review Act, which would have unprecedented consequences for clean air and regulatory procedure and open the door to overturning other types of government waivers as well.
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