AAP, AAFP, 바카라 사리트 and AMA Statement on Official Withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization

The following statement is attributable to: American Academy of Pediatrics President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP, American Academy of Family Physicians President Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., American Medical Association President Susan R. Bailey, M.D., and American College of Physicians President, Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, F바카라 사리트

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Physician Groups Urge CMS to Follow Through with Previously Finalized 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Changes

Washington, D.C. June 30, 2020 – In a letter sent today, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트), and related subspecialty societies urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue moving forward with previously finalized changes to documentation guidelines and increased RVUs for office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services as part of the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

Internists Say ACA Enhancement Act Would Improve Access to Health Care

Washington, DC (June 29, 2020)—In a letter sent to leaders of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and Labor Committees today, the American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) applauded the committees’ efforts to put forward legislation to improve upon the policies in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

American College of Physicians Ethical Guidance for Electronic Patient-Physician Communication: Aligning Expectations

Philadelphia, PA (June 29, 2020) – Electronic communication (e-communication) is commonplace and can affect the patient-physician relationship. While it has many benefits it must be used thoughtfully and effectively to ensure standards of ethics and professionalism are met and trust in physicians is maintained, according to a new position paper from the American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

바카라 사리트 Supports U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services

Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, M바카라 사리트
President, American College of Physicians

Washington, DC (June 29, 2020) — The American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) is pleased with today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the June Medical Services LLC v. Russo case, striking down the unnecessary requirement for local hospital admitting privileges. We are glad that the Court’s decision agrees with our position about the necessity of preserving access to the important care of reproductive services that many women in America seek.

Internists Call the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act a ‘Major Step Forward’

Washington, DC (June 24, 2020) In a letter sent this afternoon to leaders in the House of Representatives, the American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) commended the intent and many of the provisions in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and called for its swift passage.

Internists Urge Withdrawal of Executive Order to Suspend Immigration, Citing Harm to U.S. Health Care

Statement attributable to:
Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, M바카라 사리트
President, American College of Physicians

Washington, DC (June 23, 2020) — The American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) is concerned that the executive order that President Trump issued yesterday to suspend immigration in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will have a broad, negative impact on U.S. health care and calls for its immediate withdrawal.

Living Practice Points from 바카라 사리트: Advice on Use of N95, Surgical, and Cloth Masks to Prevent COVID-19

Philadelphia, PA (June 18, 2020) – The American College of Physicians (바카라 사리트) issued on the effectiveness of N95 respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in addition to standard precautions (such as hand washing, gloves, etc.) in both healthcare settings and community settings.

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