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CHEST Supports Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Continued Coverage of Preventive Care Services: June 30, 2025 - CHEST commends the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Kennedy v Braidwood Management, Inc., which upholds a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that private insurers must continue covering preventive services without cost-sharing.
Safeguarding Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy: June 12, 2025 - CHEST calls for the immediate reversal of the unilateral changes made to the structure and membership of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
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.; See all >

CHEST Launches Critical Care APP Education and Certification: June 25, 2025 - The CHEST educational program and formal certification exam for nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates in critical care is now available.
World No Tobacco Day 2025: May 30, 2025 - Together with the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, the American College of Chest Physicians is bringing attention to World No Tobacco Day.
ALA Research Grant: May 22, 2025 - The American College of Chest Physicians is joining with the American Lung Association to announce the opening of applications for the CHEST/ALA Guideline Implementation Research Grant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management.; See all >

CMS decision positively impacts the future of home ventilation coverage: June 18, 2025 - CMS recently released a decision on coverage for noninvasive ventilation devices for patients with COPD, a process that CHEST has been closely involved in.
For the neuromuscular disease community, ventilation coverage victory doesn't carry over: June 18, 2025 - Patient advocate Spero Koulouras said he believes CMS home ventilation coverage criteria for patients with disorders such as ALS are still ambiguous enough that private insurers have interpreted them to deny and delay coverage.
SWIFT studies show promise of IL-5-targeted twice-yearly option for severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype: June 18, 2025 - Lauren E. Eggert, MD, said depemokimab could be a more convenient therapy choice for both patients and providers.; See all >

Approaching Multidrug-Resistant TB With Shorter and Better Tolerated Oral Drug Regimens: May 21, 2025 - Explore the shift from lengthy therapies to shorter, all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant TB. Learn how novel agents like bedaquiline and pretomanid are improving outcomes and adherence.
Mentoring an LGBTQ+ Mentee: May 14, 2025 - Learn how to mentor LGBTQ+ medical professionals with empathy, allyship, and awareness. Dr. Adam Mora offers guidance on fostering safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ mentees in health care.
Thank You, Volunteers: April 18, 2025 - In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and CEO/EVP Robert Musacchio, PhD, pay tribute to the volunteers who make everything CHEST does possible.; 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 >