CHEST News

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 08, 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.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, September 2023: September 18, 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.
What You Need to Know About the Philips PAP Device Recalls: September 08, 2023 - CHEST is sharing news and resources relating to the voluntary recall affecting certain Philips CPAP devices, BiPAP devices, and mechanical ventilators.
In Support of Maui (8/23/2023 Update): August 23, 2023 - A message from CHEST regarding the wildfires in Maui.
Supplementing US framework for smoking cessation: August 18, 2023 - A formal letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shares suggestions to draft framework for smoking cessation.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, August 2023: August 14, 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.
CHEST^® Pulmonary launches first issue: July 12, 2023 - Launching its first issue, online-only publication CHEST Pulmonary covers topic areas of clinically relevant research and patient management guidance in pulmonary and sleep medicine.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, July 2023: July 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.
CHEST^® Critical Care launches first issue: June 22, 2023 - Launching its first issue, online-only publication CHEST Critical Care is dedicated entirely to the field of critical care medicine.
Highlights from the journal CHEST^®, June 2023: June 14, 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^®, 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.
Strengthening Medicare for patients and providers: April 20, 2023 - A formal letter to the US House of Representatives calls for support of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.
Joining the AMA to encourage survey compliance for accurate data: April 17, 2023 - The American College of Chest Physicians supports the American Medical Association in undertaking a national study to capture an accurate and complete representation of current practice expenses.
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.
Continued support for prohibiting manufacture and sale of menthol and flavored cigarettes: February 24, 2023 - A formal letter to the US House of Representatives and the US Senate calls for support of proposed rules to prohibit the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Supporting standards for reduced carbon dioxide emissions: February 13, 2023 - The American College of Chest Physicians formally supports the United States Environmental Protection Agency in granting the California waiver for greenhouse gas emissions because of their long history of enforcing environmental regulations that exceed standards.
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.
Addressing pulse oximetry inaccuracies: November 14, 2022 - On behalf of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), Eric Gartman, MD, FCCP, addressed the Food and Drug Administration to speak on pulse oximeter inaccuracies.
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.
Partnering for appropriate reimbursement: September 12, 2022 - The American College of Chest Physicians collaborated with other respiratory societies to provide comments in response to proposed calendar year 2023 changes from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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.
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.; See all >