Search results for "Firearms"
The NRA's extremist agenda endangers us all
Following the controversy of #ThisIsOurLane, ACP's Senior Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy takes on the National Rifle Association's leadership, which he says advocates for extreme policies that endanger lives.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/the-nras-extremist-agenda-endangers-us-all.htm
1 May 2019
After the election, a time for reflection
The new administration the Congress will force us to rethink our priorities, values, and approach to economic, geopolitical, environmental, educational, religious, and social issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2017
ACP's ‘big tent’ advocacy agenda
ACP's advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues extends beyond partisan political debates and is meant to help physicians in their pursuit of clinical care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/washington.htm
1 Jun 2017
The 2020 election and the future of health care
Regardless of the election outcome, it will take determination to make ACP's vision of “Better Is Possible” a reality moving forward.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/the-2020-election-and-the-future-of-health-care.htm
1 Oct 2020
Doctors with borders
What parameters determine ACP's responsibility to speak out on what is right and wrong, set guidelines, offer guidance, and articulate policy on behalf of internal medicine?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/doctors-with-borders.htm
1 Mar 2018
2005-2015: ACP hits 100; still going strong
ACP pursues political goals, such as health care reform and the reduction of firearms-related deaths and injuries.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/centennial.htm
1 Nov 2015
Congress' annual rite of passage to health care spending
ACP encourages Congress to consider end-of-year issues more fully, such as ensuring that Medicare payment cuts do not threaten primary care during what seems like an annual rite of passage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/congress-annual-rite-of-passage-to-health-care-spending.htm
1 Feb 2022
ACP's 2019 advocacy wins set stage for more this year
ACP's legislative wins include changing CMS reimbursement rules, boosting research into firearm injuries and deaths, and spurring development of generic drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/acps-2019-advocacy-wins-set-stage-for-more-this-year.htm
1 Feb 2020
Finding common ground
Rather than standing on the sidelines, ACP selectively supports or opposes issues based on how closely they compare to our own policy recommendations, as determined by our membership.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/finding-common-ground.htm
1 May 2018
ACP engages in the political process because it is necessary
There is almost nothing that physicians and the larger health care system can do for patients that isn't affected by what comes down from Washington. ACP must become involved in the political process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2017