American College of Physicians

Read some of the latest in I.M. Matters Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V4ePEg 🔸 Depression risk lower with GLP-1 receptor agonists than DPP-4 inhibitors, target trial finds 🔸 At-home comprehensive geriatric assessments reduced hospital admissions 🔸 Adding heart failure to chronic kidney disease affects transition to dialysis 🔸 Register for the welcome reception at ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2025

The American College of Physicians is concerned that the postponement of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting puts our nation's public health at risk. The work that ACIP does is critical to helping prevent the spread of vaccine preventable illnesses. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4kcAjcI

In this week's Advocate: https://bit.ly/3D7myvd 🔹 ACP Advocates for Access to Federal Health Data and Resources 🔹 Bipartisan Legislation Could Reduce Cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 🔹 Draft Legislation Addresses GME Financing, Focusing on Rural and Underserved Areas

Kelly V. Liang, M.D., MS, FASN, FACP, discusses changing the lives of patients for the better in the latest IMpact I.M. Internal Medicine Spotlight: https://bit.ly/415vuJz

Physicians, check out your options at ACP's Career Connection Virtual Career Fair on March 12, 6-9 p.m. ET. Chat directly with recruiters, browse open positions, employer profiles, & benefits. CV and immigration assistance available. It’s FREE to attend: https://bit.ly/4j8vOzz

Read some of the latest in ACP Hospitalist: https://bit.ly/3VaVnFD 🔸 Feature Story: On the threshold 🔸 Newman's Notions: Hammer and nails 🔸 SEP-1 bundle hasn't been proven to reduce mortality, review finds 🔸 Rise in white blood cell count can be expected 48 hours after steroid dose, study finds

Read some of the latest in I.M. Matters Weekly: https://bit.ly/3V4ePEg 🔸 Ticagrelor monotherapy associated with less bleeding risk than dual antiplatelet therapy 🔸 Once-weekly semaglutide reduced problematic alcohol use, small study shows 🔸 Stroke, MI risk varies based on contraception type 🔸 ACP announces Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 opening keynote speaker

Empower your patients to manage their health with fully-vetted mobile apps from the ACP App Library. These apps have been assessed for safety, security, and effectiveness and can be used at different stages of the health journey. Explore today: https://bit.ly/41dzjO2

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Renee Y. Carter, M.D., MPH, FACP (ACP Governor, Virginia Chapter) for her contributions to #InternalMedicine. #IMProud #IMPhysician

In this month's I.M. Matters Guest President's Message, William Fox MD MACP (ACP's Chair of the Board of Regents) reflects over his two decades at the American College of Physicians and that significant progress in health care results from persistent, gradual efforts. Read more: https://bit.ly/40X63dg