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Protect Federal Student Loan Access for Professional Degrees in Health Care: March 30, 2026 - CHEST urges the US Department of Education to recognize physician assistant/associate (PA) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) credentials as professional degrees under federal regulations for the purpose of student loan qualifications.
Clean Air Policies Are Critical to Respiratory Health: March 26, 2026 - CHEST urges the EPA to restore the Endangerment Finding and fully reinstate all clean air policies that uphold the EPA’s core mission to protect human health and the environment.
Support for All Communities and a Call for De-escalation of Harm: January 26, 2026 - In alignment with our mission and values, CHEST calls on the federal administration to prioritize de-escalation of harm and protection of human life in all public safety and enforcement activities.; See all >

CHEST Announces First Class of Certified Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers Awarded CCAPP Designation: February 17, 2026 - CHEST announces the first class of advanced practice providers to earn the CHEST Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) designation.
CHEST Critical Care Added to Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index: January 30, 2026 - CHEST^® Critical Care, part of the CHEST^® journal portfolio, received approval for indexation with Web of Science Core Collection.
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.; See all >

Data show oral nalbuphine significantly reduces chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: April 15, 2026 - Experts discuss the promising results—particularly surrounding patient-reported outcomes in this population—and the need for long-term safety data.
Large, longitudinal study adds to evidence that links OSA to mental health disorder: April 15, 2026 - Colin Huntley, MD, said the data help to confirm what many have seen in the clinic and suggest that patients may see mental health improvements if their sleep apnea is better managed.
Study finds triple combination modulator therapy reduces inflammation in CF: April 15, 2026 - Valentino Bezzerri, PhD, discusses findings from a compassionate-use study examining the effects of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on inflammation in patients with cystic fibrosis.; 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 >

Thank You, Volunteers: April 14, 2026 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President Neil Freedman MD, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.
A Path Forward for Community: April 8, 2026 - A collaborative vision from CHEST and ATS LGBTQIA+ interest groups highlights how partnership, mentorship, and inclusive leadership can advance equity, research, and community in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Harnessing Genetics to Predict Medication Efficacy in Sarcoidosis: March 26, 2026 - Divya Patel, DO, used CHEST grant funding to investigate genetic differences between patients with sarcoidosis who responded to or didn’t respond to methotrexate.; 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 >