News and Updates from ACP National

October 2024

Introducing the All-New ACP MKSAP: The Future of Internal Medicine Learning and Mastery!

The next generation of MKSAP is the all-new ACP MKSAP. This edition of MKSAP will provide the most current content available for internal medicine and the subspecialties, a robust question bank, and a portfolio of exciting new features and study tools, all presented on an intuitive, user-friendly interface.

The program includes 16 content sections spanning internal medicine and its subspecialties.
A single, robust question bank consisting of almost 2,000 questions at launch, including our traditional in-depth learning questions, Virtual Dx image-based questions, and MKSAP Quick Qs, PLUS over 1,700 adaptive learning–based flashcards.
Confirmation of Relevant Education (CORE) Questions—unlock additional questions to challenge yourself and earn badges and a certificate to document your learning ACP MKSAP offers two flexible subscription options. Learners can choose a 1-year or 3-year subscription. Before ACP MKSAP becomes available on February 3, 2025, learners can subscribe during the current discounted presale and receive immediate access to bonus educational content. The presale offer is valid through February 2nd, 2025.

Two bundles are available during the presale:

  • Learners that already have MKSAP 19 will receive immediate access to 300 all-new multiple-choice questions in their question bank to further test and assess their knowledge.
  • Learners that don’t have MKSAP 19 will receive immediate complimentary access to MKSAP 19 Complete Green. (MKSAP 19 access has been extended to August 31, 2026 for all users.)

All members can take advantage of special ACP member pricing, and bulk discounts are available for orders of 10+.

Learn More at: https://www.acponline.org/featured-products/acp-mksap

Calling all Early Career Physicians!
Join the exclusive ACP Guided Fellowship Program

The ACP Guided Fellowship Program is a member-exclusive program that empowers early career physicians to grow and enhance their careers with a structured path to achieve ACP Fellowship over three years. Throughout this period, you are provided with professional development opportunities and support to help you achieve your FACP credential. Enrollment is open to physicians who completed residency in June 2024 or June 2023. Visit the Guided Fellowship website to enroll for free today!

Learn more at acponline.org/guided-facp

Voter Registration and Equitable Access to Elections

ACP is partnering with Vot-ER, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to integrate civic engagement into healthcare, to encourage members to get involved in encouraging civic participation. ACP encourages members to utilize the following resources to facilitate patient voter registration, confirm their voter registration status, and check registration and election dates in their state.

  • Sign up here to receive a free badge from Vot-ER that features a QR code that patients may scan on their mobile devices allowing them to check their registration status, update their voter records, register to vote, and/or request a mail-in ballot. The badge also allows you to track your individual impact on registering voters. that features a QR code that patients may scan on their mobile devices allowing them to check their registration status, update their voter records, register to vote, and/or request a mail-in ballot. The badge also allows you to track your individual impact on registering voters.

Note: The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 allows health care facilities to facilitate nonpartisan voter registration for interested patients.  Patients choose whether to use Vot-ER’s platform and when they do so, they share information on their own mobile devices. Thus, voter information is not subject to HIPAA regulations.

  • Vote.gov: Check your registration status, polling location, and register/change your registration
  • Consult this guidance from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) on Voter Registration and Health Centers for more information on permissible activities and legal requirements.
  • Watch this brief video from Vot-ER on how to initiate a conversation about voter registration with your patients.

Lost Access to Your Member Benefits? Renew Today!

Missing something? Renew your ACP membership today to access the tools, knowledge, and connections that will empower you to embrace the ever-changing landscape in medicine. Don’t miss out on hundreds of hours of learning opportunities, complementary subscriptions to Annals of Internal Medicine and DynaMedexTM, professional development resources, and tools to support your well-being. Additionally, you’ll grow your professional network as you connect with a global community of colleagues committed to supporting internal medicine physicians worldwide. 

Renew your membership today to access all your member-exclusive benefits.   

New ACP Paper Calls for Evidence-Based Public Health Approach to Cannabis Regulation

A new position paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine, “Regulatory Framework for Cannabis: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians ,” urges policymakers to adopt a public health approach to cannabis regulation.  In the paper, ACP provides recommendations on incorporating a public health approach to controlling cannabis in jurisdictions where it is legal, supporting ongoing research into the effects of cannabis use, providing insurance coverage of treatment for cannabis use disorder, and including information about cannabis in medical education. 


ACP Weighs in on Supreme Court Rulings Impacting IM Physicians

ACP has published strong statements on some of the Supreme Court decisions that were issued at the end of June for cases that impact internal medicine physicians and their patients. As part of ACP’s ongoing advocacy efforts, ACP had joined with other physician groups to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in each of the cases to advocate for a decision in the interest of physicians and patients.

Two of the cases were in connection with access to reproductive health care services:(1) allowing the FDA approval of mifepristone to remain in place  and (2) determining that patients are entitled to emergency health care services

Two other decisions are allowing the federal government to combat medical misinformation on social media and restricting the federal government’s ability to regulate bump stocks for firearms.  


Contract Negotiation & Salary Support through Resolve

Unlock your earning potential with Resolve! 

ACP has partnered with Resolve, a leading provider of physician compensation tools and negotiation services. Resolve subscribers have access to personalized resources, including specialized legal representation, to navigate employment contract negotiations effectively. This means you can confidently pursue fair and favorable agreements that reflect your expertise and value. In fact, Resolve clients average $23,000 more in starting salary than their peers! In addition to Resolve’s free resources, ACP members save 10% on any paid services with code ACP10 at checkout! Learn more at acponline.org/resolve


Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is Out: Learn About the Wins and Concerns

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. While many of the provisions in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule could help to strengthen primary care and drive equity and innovation, congressional action is needed to prevent payment cuts and preserve access to telehealth. 

Promising provisions that ACP has long advocated for were contained in the proposed rule as follows: allowing the G2211 to be billed on the same day as an annual wellness visit (AWV), vaccine administration or any Medicare Part B preventive service, and permanently covering audio-only telehealth services.

Additional information about what was included in the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and what Congress needs to do to preserve access are in ACP’s press release


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