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Addressing the Public Health Implications of Recent Changes to Federal Vaccine Recommendations: January 22, 2026 - CHEST advocates for a national immunization policy grounded in rigorous scientific review, transparent expert deliberation, recommendations that prioritize patient welfare over ideology, and the placement of the highest qualified individuals in decision-making positions.
Supporting the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act: November 21, 2025 - CHEST has endorsed the bipartisan Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act, which would expand coverage for lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for patients.
CHEST Joins Medical Organizations in Amicus Brief Supporting AAP Lawsuit to Protect Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy: October 15, 2025 - CHEST joined 20 medical organizations in an amicus brief supporting AAP’s lawsuit to defend a lawful, transparent, evidence-based federal vaccine policy.; See all >

CHEST Receives Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award for Innovation: January 21, 2026 - The American College of Chest Physicians was named a recipient of the 2025 Glenview Environmental Sustainability Award in the Innovation category, recognizing the organization’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while advancing lung health.
CHEST Releases Guideline on Biologic Management in Severe Asthma: January 9, 2026 - Published in the journal CHEST^®, the American College of Chest Physicians^® recently released a new clinical guideline on biologic management in severe asthma.
Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, to Become the 88th President of the American College of Chest Physicians: December 19, 2025 - Effective January 1, Neil S. Freedman, MD, FCCP, is the new President of the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST). Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, steps into the role of President-Elect; Alexander S. Niven, MD, FCCP, is the new President-Designate; and John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, completes his term as President to become Immediate Past President of CHEST.; See all >

2026 GOLD report provides key updates on COPD exacerbations, case finding: January 21, 2026 - Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, a member of the GOLD Science Committee, said the latest insights aim to improve patient outcomes and bring awareness to treating COPD exacerbations.
AI-enabled approaches poised to transform diagnosis, management of lung diseases: January 21, 2026 - Experts explore how AI-based tools can be used to bridge diagnostic challenges and address unmet needs in chronic respiratory disease care.
Patients with COPD, bronchiectasis experience sex-based disparities in care: January 21, 2026 - Radmila Choate, PhD, MPH, and her team sought to capture “lived experiences in a way that helps clinicians recognize patterns that differ for women and men and adapt care more thoughtfully.”; See all >

Save the date for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix: November 17, 2025 - Mark your calendars for October 18 to 21, 2026, in Phoenix. Stay at the forefront of patient care with dynamic educational experiences and recharge your batteries alongside friends and colleagues in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine community.
Imaging panel discusses pace, direction of practical AI applications: November 17, 2025 - Amit Gupta, MD, MRMD, CIIP, spoke about the growing application of AI imagery in early-stage lung cancer detection.
Experts evaluate treatment of PAH in the sotatercept era: November 17, 2025 - Zeenat Safdar, MD, FCCP, reviewed recent clinical trial data on the use of the activin-signaling inhibitor sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).; See all >

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community: December 4, 2025 - In this blog post, learn about how to assess AI readiness in sleep medicine—from vocabulary literacy to clinical perceptions and system capacity—and how AI is reshaping the future of sleep care.
At-Home Pulmonary Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Lung Transplant: October 29, 2025 - An innovative at-home pulmonary rehabilitation program supported by a CHEST Community Impact Grant, the GLADIATOR initiative helps patients undergoing lung transplant build strength, resilience, and better outcomes from the comfort of their homes.
Paying It Forward Through Philanthropy: September 30, 2025 - Learn how Dr. Toni-Denise P. Espina is giving back through philanthropy to support CHEST Travel Grants. Discover how her journey from CHEST grant recipient to donor helps fellows attend the CHEST Annual Meeting, build lifelong bonds, and strengthen their careers in pulmonary and critical care medicine.; See all >

How to Start Your Leadership Journey With CHEST: May 31, 2024 - Network leader Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, shares her tips for starting your leadership journey with CHEST and just a few of the benefits of volunteering.
My Path for Board Recertification: June 28, 2023 - The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option has created new opportunities for recertification. Saadia Faiz, MD, FCCP, shares insights into how she’ll maintain her four board certifications in light of these new options.
Slow Is Smooth and Smooth Is Fast: My Journey in Preparing for My Pulmonary Board Certification: June 28, 2023 - Michele Iguina, MD, explains her path to initial certification and the resources she used to prepare herself for the big exam.; See all >