CHEST News

The Respiratory Impact of Federal Funding Cuts: May 2, 2025 - CHEST cosigned a letter to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on the profound respiratory consequences of unprecedented funding freezes at NIH.
Affirming the Standards of the Journal CHEST^®: April 18, 2025 - As the owner of the journal CHEST, the American College of Chest Physicians respects and supports the editorial independence of the journal.
An Update on Supplemental Oxygen Bill in Congress: April 18, 2025 - With the SOAR Act reintroduced in Congress, CHEST joins forces with respiratory-focused organizations to advocate for the passage of supplemental oxygen access reform.
CHEST Submits Public Comment to CMS on NIPPV Proposed Decision Memo: April 10, 2025 - CHEST submits a public comment to CMS in response to its proposed decision memo on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the home for the treatment of COPD.
Urging NIH to Reconsider Indirect Cost Policy: March 14, 2025 - CHEST cosigned a letter to NIH that urged the institution to reconsider its recently announced policy imposing a 15% cap on indirect cost recovery for grants.
Asking the EPA to Review Ambient Air Quality Standards: March 5, 2025 - CHEST cosigned a letter to the EPA on the necessity of aligning National Ambient Air Quality Standards with current science to ensure optimal public health protection.
Protecting Grant Programs and Tax Credits That Benefit Public Health: March 5, 2025 - CHEST and other health organizations strongly oppose any rollbacks or weakening of IIJA or IRA provisions through budget reconciliation.
Reaffirming Our Pledge to the Medical Community: January 30, 2025 - Considering recent federal directives, CHEST reaffirms its commitment to education and initiatives that advance health equity, reduce barriers to care, and advance the medical profession.
Raising Concern for the Impact of Climate Change on Pulmonary Health: January 27, 2025 - CHEST signed on to a letter with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to propose a new heat injury and prevention standard to better protect workers from heat-related health risks.
Working to Secure LGBTQ+ Protections: January 6, 2025 - CHEST and other organizations urge the US Court of Appeals to maintain nondiscrimination protections in the Affordable Care Act for patients of the LGBTQ+ community.
Evidence-Based Medicine Must Lead the Way in Ensuring Public Health: December 9, 2024 - CHEST supports the fundamental responsibility of a public health system to seek out and apply evidence-based medicine in the development of sound policies essential to preventing illness and promoting a healthy society.
Encouraging CMS to Support In-Home Treatment of Chronic Respiratory Failure Related to COPD: October 28, 2024 - CHEST provides public comment to CMS in support of access to in-home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for the treatment of patients with chronic respiratory failure related to COPD.
Addressing the IV Fluid Shortage: October 15, 2024 - In the wake of Hurricane Helene, CHEST calls on the Food and Drug Administration to coordinate efforts to mitigate supply chain challenges that have led to a massive shortage of IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis solutions.
World Oxygen Day Underscores Urgent Need for Life-Changing Oxygen Reform: October 2, 2024 - On World Oxygen Day, together with the American Lung Association, CHEST calls for support of the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act.
Affirming Health Equity in Medicine in Support of Improving All Patient Outcomes: August 9, 2024 - In accordance with our mission to champion the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chest diseases and advance the best patient outcomes, CHEST is firmly committed to the necessity of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in health care research, education, and delivery.
Supporting Timely Access to Care for Seniors: August 9, 2024 - CHEST endorses the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the prior authorization process.
Putting Pressure on Unauthorized e-Cigarette Products: June 12, 2024 - CHEST and other public health-minded associations urge the regulation and enforcement of unauthorized e-cigarette products coming into the U.S.
National Health Organizations Call on Congress to Support Life-Changing Oxygen Reform: June 4, 2024 - Together with the American Lung Association and other society partners, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is calling for Congressional support of the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act.
Introducing Congressional Action in Support of DEI: May 16, 2024 - CHEST supports Rep. Joyce Beatty’s resolution in favor of protecting DEI within medical education in response to the recently introduced EDUCATE Act.
Protecting Emergency Medical Intervention for Patients Who Are Pregnant: May 7, 2024 - American College of Chest Physicians joined the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 22 other organizations in a statement supporting the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
Advocating for Extension of Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support: April 24, 2024 - In an action led by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) formally supports two pieces of legislation to retain existing coverage for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR).
Expressing Support for DEI Within Medical Education: April 19, 2024 - CHEST expresses opposition to H.R. 7725, the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act, and cites the benefits of DEI in medical education.
Supplemental Oxygen Bill Introduced With CHEST Support: March 8, 2024 - Through collaborative work with legislators and society partners, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) has been a key player in introducing a new supplemental oxygen bill to Congress.
CHEST Joins Equity and Justice Initiative Started by AMA: February 12, 2024 - CHEST commits to engaging in efforts that will have a meaningful impact on health equity.
Urging Changes to Proposed Critical Care Billing Policy: February 6, 2024 - CHEST responds to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed change on critical care billing policies.
What You Need to Know About the Philips PAP Device Recalls: February 1, 2024 - CHEST is sharing news and resources relating to the voluntary recall affecting certain Philips CPAP devices, BiPAP devices, and mechanical ventilators.
Key Points From White House Meeting on Banning Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars: January 24, 2024 - CHEST and other medical societies met with the Office of Management and Budget for the White House to discuss key points in banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Urging Congress to Reverse Medicare Payment Cuts: January 23, 2024 - In a formal letter, the American College of Chest Physicians joined the American Medical Association in urging Congress to reverse the decision to cut Medicare physician fees by 3.37% in 2024.
Addressing concerns in long-term effects of OSA report: December 19, 2023 - A multi-society article published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine raises concerns regarding the conclusions of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) final report and systematic review on long-term health outcomes in OSA.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, December 2023: December 15, 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.
Encouraging a final rule to ban menthol products by 2024: December 12, 2023 - A formal letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs stresses the need to issue a final rule on the sale of menthol cigarettes.
Statement on Protection and Safety of Health Care Workers: December 6, 2023 - Read CHEST’s statement in support of International Humanitarian Law, which defines the protection and safety that must be afforded to all health workers and their patients in times of conflict.
Accurately representing delirium: November 29, 2023 - A formal letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages changes to the designation of delirium.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, November 2023: November 16, 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.
Collaborating for better sleep health: November 8, 2023 - Together with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians supports the position to move from daylight savings time to permanent, year-round standard time.
Reflecting PCCM concerns in reimbursement plan: September 28, 2023 - The American College of Chest Physicians collaborated with the American Thoracic Society to provide comments in response to proposed calendar year 2024 changes from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.; See all >