This essay reflects the high cost of vaccine hesitancy. @acpimphysicians.bsky.social www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...

A beautiful essay for a Sunday afternoon. I have fond memories of Sundays with neighborhood kids doing what seemed like nothing and going home when it got dark. @margaretrenkl.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...

Good morning to these future governors!

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

Propel makes a free app for people on food stamps. Now it's giving some of them $50 each, as some private companies, nonprofits, and individuals scramble to help. n.pr/4hKqa6z

Not a fan of this. One Mass. health system is turning to AI to ease shortage of primary care doctors. A case is described where a patient got three BP meds renewed on telehealth without an exam- Not Good! www.statnews.com/2025/10/12/m... via @statnews.com

Some say it can’t happen here. Read this and think again. Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I would also add that the American College of Physicians has evidence based resources www.acponline.org/clinical-inf... www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/w...

@acpimphysicians.bsky.social This statement matters! Thank you for saying enough is enough…

Excellent op ed piece about how many physicians feel. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

We should all be nervous about this. This doesn't bode well for the next health emergency in America. Be concerned! projects.propublica.org/federal-heal...,

Another reason why Libraries are places for the community and need to be funded robustly. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/c...

Here is some good news. One of the reasons why Tennis is the best sport! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/n...

Proud of Annals Editor rejecting a call to retract a valid study. Standing up for science and truth is the way to fight propaganda.

7 tips for physicians to engage Congress during August recess. Physicians can leverage public meetings, site visits and more to educate lawmakers, experts say. One key: Be “politely persistent.”

Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...

Read this thread.... Let's not repeat bad history. Voting matters, speaking out matters, being an ally matters- Everyone can do their part.

For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.

Reductions have to come from somewhere and it's not going to be good. I am concerned for my patients with disabilities who live at home. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/w...

PA is a big reason why the practice of medicine has gotten so bad. One practice manager is making good trouble. Watch the New Mini Documentary "Overturned" open.substack.com/pub/healthca...

This is NOT true. A pediatrician I know who is in private practice used her own personal credit card to purchase vaccines for their practice. This lies are dangerous and creates more distrust. So irresponsible. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/w...

More about the lawsuit. It’s about damn time…. Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...

Proud to part of an organization legally calling out injustice. Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patient Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes | ACP Online www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom...

The best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid is to name and shame big employers that pay their full time employees so little, they qualify for Medicaid

A Eulogy for the Primary Care Physician. Sad and true. The future doesn't look good unless changes are made. url:https://meridian.allenpress.com/jgme/article/17/3/371/507239/A-Eulogy-for-the-Primary-Care-Physician

43% of IM residents are International Medical Graduates... “If you’re a patient in a hospital, the resident is the first doctor you see in the morning,” said Dr. Doug DeLong. With this travel restriction in place, hospitals will be in trouble. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/h...

An appropriate book for times like this.

“We dont want to be on the wrong side of history….” Jason Goldman, ACP president 🔥Https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ama/116001

This is unbelievable. What is the end game here?

We are looking at another Kent State situation. This is not going to end well. In an attempt to distract and hurt California, Trump is going to kill citizens.

Save Medicaid! It’s going to be a disaster if this Bill goes through. We Saw Medicaid Work Requirements Up Close. You Don’t Want This Chaos. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...

Excellent speech.... "The Obligation to Heal"

Thank you to @acpimphysicians.bsky.social President, Dr. Jason Goldman for making this statement. American College of Physicians Concerned by HHS Change in COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations | ACP Online www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom...

What is happening is tragic. National Parks are America's gems. Support the NPS and demand appropriate funding. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/o...

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/h... Once you are aware of it you can't unhear it. All around you Elderspeak occurs.

So true. If the narrative does not change Primary Care doctors are going to abandon ship. It's happening and it is a healthcare crisis. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Proud of my fellow ACP Governors who advocated for this Policy paper authored by my colleague @jennysilbergermd.bsky.social et al. The time is now for physicians to organize. www.medicaleconomics.com/view/physici...

My Nuclear Physicist dad was a international student who came to the US in the 60's which was a tumultuous time. He was not afraid to be in a country where he could barely speak English. He says he's not sure he would have come to the US if the time was now. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...

A preliminary memo from the Trump administration proposes cutting CDC programs on gun violence, injury prevention, youth violence prevention, per CNN. After those teams were decimated by layoffs earlier this month, experts told us what the losses could mean for gun violence prevention more broadly:

Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism. If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone. Americans of conscience must stand against this now.

My story about @kevinh-phd.bsky.social, nutrition and metabolism scientist at N.I.H., who felt compelled to take early retirement after experiencing censorship of his work under the new administration. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...

As of April 10, 2025, a total of 712 confirmed measles cases were reported by 25 states. This should concern everybody. A vaccine preventable disease is on the rise due to medical misinformation. 🤬🤬🤬

Together they are stonger. Let’s hope all places of higher learning follow suit. Fascists should not win. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

#medsky #primarycaresky Sure, but would the avatars make their metrics, do Annual Medicare Wellness visit well &on time AND get all their billing in promptly? Uh oh 😬😵‍💫 Ok, reconcile meds, make last minute spots 4post hosp, preops, nurse’s aide forms &do motiv interviewing? GOT ya avatar!

Great information and essay in the Annals. Interesting historical information and the most recent CDC charts. Take a look ! www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...

Such an important message by outgoing President of @acpimphysicians.bsky.social, Dr. Isaac Opole. Proud to be part of an organization that has consistently spoken out about "interesting times" #IMProud immattersacp.org/archives/202...

Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks.

It's not about antisemitism. This is part of the Project 2025 Playbook to limit free speech and the dumbing down of America to control the people. NIH freezes all research grants to Columbia University | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

I am so proud of the New York Chapter of ACP competing in the finals of Doctor’s Dilemma Competition. An amazing run. As outgoing Governor of the chapter this was a great way to end my term cheering for them from the front row! #IMProud @acpimphysicians.bsky.social