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Applications open for ACP's 2026 Health Policy Internship

ACP's 2026 Health Policy Internship application cycle is open until Oct. 31. Interns will provide assistance with researching and analyzing current issues in health and medical education policy and help with ongoing advocacy initiatives and the development of advocacy materials, as well as have the opportunity to attend congressional hearings and coalition meetings and accompany ACP's Government Affairs staff on lobby visits to members of Congress and their staff and to events. The internship lasts from April 27 to May 21, 2026, and pays a $4,000 stipend. Additional information and application instructions are available at .

Prescription drug shortages a public health crisis, ACP paper says

A recent ACP position paper identifies prescription drug shortages as a national public health crisis and urges swift action to strengthen the medication supply chain. The position paper, “Bolstering the Medication Supply Chain and Ameliorating Medication Shortages: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians,” offers recommendations to address current shortages and prevent future disruptions. The paper stresses the need for coordinated action by policymakers, manufacturers, and health systems to address the causes of this complex issue and outlines strategies such as strengthening supply chain monitoring, creating equitable allocation systems for essential medications during shortages, and reducing administrative burdens on physicians and patients. It was published in Annals of Internal Medicine on Aug. 12.

ACP microlearning series helps physicians care for older patients

“Decision-Making for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions” is a 10-part microlearning series designed to support internal medicine physicians in delivering care that aligns with what matters most to their older adult patients who are managing multiple conditions. The series offers actionable strategies for identifying patient goals, navigating complex tradeoffs, and tailoring care decisions to individual needs. Each activity lasts 10 minutes. ACP members receive free access to the series, along with the opportunity to take MOC quizzes and claim CME/MOC credits.

New RSS feed offered for ACP news

ACP has launched a new RSS feed for the latest ACP news. To get started, users should choose an RSS reader, such as Inoreader or Newsblur, to subscribe to the ACP News feed. Another option is to use a browser extension such as “RSS Feed Reader” (for Chrome, also called “Feeder”) or “Feedbro” (for Firefox), which adds an RSS widget that gives direct feed access from a browser window.

The next step is to copy the ACP feed URL, https://www.acponline.org/news/rss.xml, and paste it into the RSS reader. Exactly how this is done depends on the reader, but typically there is a “plus” button on the reader home page that allows users to add the desired feed, or a search field that allows users to search for the feed URL and add it. Alternatively, the reader may ask users to “add a new site,” at which point they can add the site name and select the feed.