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CHEST Joins Tobacco and Human Rights Initiative Led by ASH: July 1, 2025 - CHEST recently cosigned a letter to the Human Rights Council that focused on public health as it relates to global morbidity and mortality caused by tobacco.
CHEST Supports Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Continued Coverage of Preventive Care Services: June 30, 2025 - CHEST commends the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Kennedy v Braidwood Management, Inc., which upholds a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that private insurers must continue covering preventive services without cost-sharing.
Safeguarding Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy: June 12, 2025 - CHEST calls for the immediate reversal of the unilateral changes made to the structure and membership of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).; See all >

CHEST Launches Critical Care APP Education and Certification: June 25, 2025 - The CHEST educational program and formal certification exam for nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates in critical care is now available.
World No Tobacco Day 2025: May 30, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World No Tobacco Day.
ALA Research Grant: May 22, 2025 - The American College of Chest Physicians is joining with the American Lung Association to announce the opening of applications for the CHEST/ALA Guideline Implementation Research Grant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management.; See all >

COURSE trial shows importance of biomarker testing in COPD: July 2, 2025 - While overall the trial was negative, Meilan King Han, MD, MS, and Sanjay Ramakrishnan, MBBS, PhD, said it demonstrated the promise of tezepelumab for patients with baseline blood eosinophil counts ≥ 150 cells/µL.
Procalcitonin levels may guide antibiotic duration in patients with suspected sepsis: July 2, 2025 - Paul Dark, MD, PhD, said a 10% reduction in duration of antibiotic use shown in a recent study may seem small, but in the context of antibiotic stewardship, a 10% reduction is important.
Admilparant phase 2 results raise hopes for combination treatment in pulmonary fibrosis: July 2, 2025 - Fernando Martinez, MD, FCCP, said he expects the treatment options for fibrotic lung disease will soon become more complex—in a good way—as more effective therapies become available.; See all >

Approaching Multidrug-Resistant TB With Shorter and Better Tolerated Oral Drug Regimens: May 21, 2025 - Explore the shift from lengthy therapies to shorter, all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant TB. Learn how novel agents like bedaquiline and pretomanid are improving outcomes and adherence.
Mentoring an LGBTQ+ Mentee: May 14, 2025 - Learn how to mentor LGBTQ+ medical professionals with empathy, allyship, and awareness. Dr. Adam Mora offers guidance on fostering safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ mentees in health care.
Thank You, Volunteers: April 18, 2025 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.; 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 >