CHEST News

Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, May 2023: May 12, 2023 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, April 2023: April 12, 2023 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
The American College of Chest Physicians warns of impact of Braidwood Management ruling: April 04, 2023 - In response to the ruling of Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra, the American College of Chest Physicians issued a statement warning of the impact of the decision to end coverage of preventative care.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, March 2023: March 09, 2023 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, February 2023: February 09, 2023 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, January 2023: January 17, 2023 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, December 2022: December 14, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, November 2022: November 15, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Biden administration draws attention to lung cancer: November 03, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) commends the Biden administration for issuing a proclamation for lung cancer awareness month.
Suit against medical journal threatens scholarly publishing: October 20, 2022 - Together with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) signed its support of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the scientific integrity of all journals.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, October 2022: October 13, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, September 2022: September 12, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Improving access to tobacco cessation services: September 09, 2022 - Together with the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence, the American College of Chest Physicians issued a letter to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation—an entity within Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services—proposing a plan to increase tobacco cessation support.
What You Need to Know About the Philips PAP Device Recalls: September 09, 2022 - CHEST is sharing news and resources relating to the voluntary recall affecting certain Philips CPAP devices, BiPAP devices, and mechanical ventilators.
Support of regulating flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes: August 15, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians, together with the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, issues strong support to the FDA for proposed rules standard regulating flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, August 2022: August 10, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Supporting more comprehensive oxygen access: July 29, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians issue a letter to urge Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to change their policies to ensure anyone who requires supplemental oxygen can access the most appropriate type of oxygen for their needs.
CHEST Responds to Need for Education and Advocacy in Nashville: July 21, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians will hold CHEST 2022 in Nashville, as planned. CHEST will use this platform to be educators and advocates for change while providing the opportunity to learn, debate and explore the fields of pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, July 2022: July 13, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
An Ethical Accountability to the Patient-Physician Relationship: July 12, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians encourages its members to speak against any action that invades, weakens, or usurps the ability of the patient to discuss medical options with their physician freely and to receive appropriate medical care without delay or interference.
Tobacco regulation priorities shared with the FDA: June 10, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians extended a letter to the Commissioner of the FDA to share key priorities for tobacco and vaping regulation from the perspective of CHEST member expert clinicians treating patients affected by tobacco use across pulmonary, critical care, and sleep settings.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, June 2022: June 09, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Gun violence is a public health threat: May 26, 2022 - Gun violence is a public health threat to children, families, and communities that cannot be ignored.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, May 2022: May 09, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
SEP-1 protocol to manage severe sepsis and septic shock: April 25, 2022 - Based on a long-standing commitment to reducing death and disability resulting from delayed early sepsis care, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), together with the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), issued a letter to the National Quality Forum regarding #0500 (SEP-1) measure - Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: Management Bundle.
CMS urged to rescind APP split/shared policy: April 11, 2022 - A letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requests that the agency not move forward with the billing policy updates to split/shared visits (between physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs)) set to take effect in 2023.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, April 2022: April 07, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Respiratory societies show support for Ukraine: March 14, 2022 - International respiratory societies issue statement of support for Ukraine.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, March 2022: March 10, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
Request to extend telehealth services issued to Congress: March 10, 2022 - A letter to the members of Congress urges expanded telehealth services as a method of health care delivery that may enhance the patient–physician relationship, improve health outcomes, increase access to care, and reduce medical costs when used as a component of a patient's longitudinal care.
Chip shortages threaten diminished supply of CPAP machines: March 01, 2022 - A letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce requests the prioritization of medical devices in computer chip manufacturing and allocation.
Inaccuracy of pulse oximeters based on skin pigmentation requires additional FDA regulation: February 10, 2022 - Through the Critical Care Societies Collaborative, CHEST is urging the FDA to direct developers and manufacturers of FDA-regulated pulse oximeters to test all devices to ensure accurate and reliable readings for patients with diverse degrees of skin pigmentation.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, February 2022: February 07, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
CHEST responds to American Heart Association’s 2021 Interim Guidance: January 11, 2022 - CHEST respectfully disagrees with the recent American Heart Association guidance stating that chest compressions in CPR should be initiated regardless of whether the rescuer has appropriate personal protective equipment.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, January 2022: January 10, 2022 - Published monthly, the journal CHEST^® features peer-reviewed, cutting-edge original research in chest medicine: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and related disciplines.
CHEST issues statement on Big Tobacco: December 23, 2021 - CHEST calls upon tobacco companies to divest from tobacco-based products, which unquestionably cause and contribute to chronic, devastating, and life-threatening diseases. CHEST also calls upon lawmakers to draft legislation toward preventing future acquisitions that allow companies to simultaneously add to the global burden of lung disease while profiting from its treatment.; See all >