Association News
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CHEST announces critical care education and certification exam for NPs, PAs
CHEST announced the launch of an educational program and formal certification exam for NPs and PAs in critical care.
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Key points of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS has released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. Read a summary of key points that clinicians need to know about.
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The Medicare conversion factor: What is it and why is it punishing physicians?
This year’s final rule from CMS provided the long-expected but unwelcome news of a 2.8% cut in the 2025 Medicare conversion factor.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – February 2025
Read commentary of studies on oronasal CPAP for OSA, the impact of pirfenidone on IPF, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for high-risk PE.
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Supporting vaccinations in the name of public health
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.
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RBC transfusion guidelines in critical care: Making the case for a restrictive approach
Author Angel Coz, MD, FCCP, makes the case for a restrictive RBC transfusion approach in critically ill adults based on a new guideline from CHEST.
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A visible impact
With the year drawing to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the accomplishments of 2024 and discuss what we hope to see in the coming year. Bob Musacchio, PhD, CEO of CHEST, and Bob De Marco, MD, FCCP, Chair of the CHEST Board of Advisors, reflect on CHEST philanthropy.
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White ribbons around CHEST HQ raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection
During the month of November, CHEST displayed white ribbons around its headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, to raise awareness for lung cancer screening and early detection.
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Top reads from the CHEST journal portfolio – December 2024
Read about nocturnal cardiac arrhythmias, spontaneous breathing trial protocols, and indeterminate lung nodules diagnosis.
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Exciting opportunities for tobacco treatment: Unpacking the CMS changes
Changes enacted by CMS are embedding the integration of tobacco and nicotine addiction treatment more deeply into our nation’s health care system.