Chief Advocacy Officer and SVP, Governmental Affairs & Public Policy, @ACPinternists. Retweets not endorsements. Opinions are my own.
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Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) retweeted
ACP is deeply concerned about the impact of work requirements on Medicaid patients, who by definition have limited resources and income, and the downstream impact on physicians. We are fighting vigorously against government efforts that would that add to unnecessary physician burdens and divert time away from providing patient care. In addition to our ongoing advocacy efforts with CMS, we filed a lawsuit to oppose this new federal requirement that threatens Medicaid coverage for people with serious and chronic health conditions. Our priority is protecting patients and the physicians that care for them: bit.ly/4igM9SX
Had a great whirlwind trip to the @ACPIMPhysicians Nevada Chapter @AcpNevada and the Georgia Chapter @GAACP1 meetings last week to discuss ACP’s advocacy priorities, activities, and how our members can get involved! #IMProud
Stating that AI is somehow more informed or trustworthy than physicians are simply false and dangerous! AI should assist and not take the lead in medical decision-making | ACP Online acponline.org/acp-newsroom/s…
140,000 Missourians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under a new rule. One enrollee is suing - and so is @ACPIMPhysicians kcur.org/health/2026-09-28/1…
ICYMI: @ACPIMPhysicians joined with @AmerAcadPeds, the City of Columbus, and several Medicaid beneficiaries in suing the Administration over the Medicaid work requirements rule. Many individuals will lose coverage unnecessarily. archive.ph/abw7K
BREAKING: @ACPIMPhysicians joined patients, pediatricians, & other physician groups today in suing the Administration over its Medicaid work requirements rule, which unlawfully strips protections for medically frail patients. Millions of vulnerable Americans could lose coverage.
Here is the official complaint as filed today re: Medicaid work requirements: healthlaw.org/wp-content/upl…
And here is the official press statement: healthlaw.org/news/medicaid-…
Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) retweeted
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced eight new appointments to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), who were selected through an unclear nomination process. These selections suggest that the historically independent panel could be used to advance the Trump administration's political and scientific agenda.
A recent commentary published in Annals of Internal Medicine from Robert S. Lawrence, MD, the first chair of the USPSTF, and Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH, its first scientific advisor, warned that political interference in the #USPSTF could upend evidence-based health policy and threaten access to preventive care. bit.ly/4ritDxV
Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) retweeted
ACP is concerned by the announcement that eight new members have been appointed to the USPSTF and how these appointments may impact the work of the task force. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3V2oWfx
ACP: New appointees to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force must operate in an evidence-based manner free from political interference | ACP Online @ACPIMPhysicians acponline.org/acp-newsroom/a…
Thanks to @HouseCommerce for holding a hearing today re: physician payment legislation. @doctorbecca1, @ACPIMPhysicians Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Regents and practicing primary care IM specialist provided excellent testimony to the committee! acponline.org/sites/default/…
Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) retweeted
Vaccines, ‘Hamilton,’ and ‘not throwin’ away my shot’
Protecting the health of the community is just as important as taking care of oneself, says @SEricksonACP
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Vaccines, ‘Hamilton,’ and ‘not throwin’ away my shot’ | I.M. Matters from ACP acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/…
A tale of two payment policy documents | I.M. Matters from ACP acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/…
American College of Physicians: Executive order directing changes to U.S. vaccine schedule problematic, deeply concerning and creates barriers to access | ACP Online acponline.org/acp-newsroom/a…
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New ACP paper offers recommendations on how policymakers can increase accessibility of obesity treatment for adults and address modifiable factors that contribute to obesity like diet and physical activity: f.mtr.cool/hephswqkoy
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The ACP Immunization Committee reviewed the 2026 @aafp and @acog immunization schedules and has unanimously voted to support these guidelines. Read the @AnnalsofIM commentary and view the AAFP and ACOG vaccine schedules here: bit.ly/4yX875c
Six major medical societies oppose the final public charge rule-it will lead to patients avoiding vital health care, nutrition, and housing supports! @ACPIMPhysicians @aafp @acog @AmerAcadPeds @AOAforDOs @APApsychiatric
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Thank you to @RepJohnJoyce, @RepGregMurphy & @RepKimSchrier! @ACPIMPhysicians Applauds the Introduction of the Patients First Act of 2026 | ACP Online acponline.org/acp-newsroom/a…