Association News
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What do you recommend for this patient with COPD?
“Janice Turner” (name changed to protect confidentiality) is a 66-year-old woman with a 40-pack per year history of smoking. She quit smoking 1 year ago and presents to your office for a follow-up visit after discharge from the hospital 14 days ago. This was her second hospitalization for a COPD exacerbation in the past 12…
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Find your community with CHEST Interest Groups
The value of member community is highly prized at CHEST. In order to provide supportive and engaging spaces where members can convene, share resources, and learn from other members who share similar lived experiences and interests, we were proud to add Interest Groups to our member offerings in 2023. The introduction of Interest Groups has…
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New age of CHEST philanthropy to focus on education, impact, community
In a time echoing with the constant call for transformation, CHEST delved deep into its essence, questioning its potential for impact. This pivotal introspection led to a crucial inquiry… Are we harnessing every opportunity to make a difference? It’s a familiar question, yet its resonance urged a deeper evaluation. Philanthropy has long been entwined in…
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Biomarker checklist seeks to expedite NSCLC diagnoses
Establishing a systematic biomarker testing program for patients with suspected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) takes both time and collaboration across specialties. To standardize this process, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) created two clinician checklists for use in practice. The case-by-case checklist helps guide physicians to ensure timely and comprehensive biomarker testing for…
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Coding & Billing: A look into bronchoscopic codes and digital evaluations
Pulmonary physicians and particularly interventional bronchoscopists have been receiving denials when CPT® codes 31628 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe and 31629 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i) are billed during the…
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CHEST introduces five core organizational values
Looking ahead to 2024, one notable accomplishment of the past 12 months that will guide our organization for years to come was to establish CHEST organizational values. The result of a collaborative process that was led by the Value-Setting Work Group and informed by CHEST leaders, members, and staff, the CHEST values are Community, Inclusivity,…
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CHEST grant winners to study health inequities related to air pollution, medication nonadherence, and more
In 2023, CHEST awarded $300,000 in clinical research and community impact grants to 15 individuals. Grant recipients are recognized for their scientifically meritorious achievements, with rigorous metrics to track their project’s progress, and have innovative, novel approaches to addressing their research topic. CHEST grants have made a difference in patients’ lives by leading to breakthroughs…
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CHEST 2023 award winners
Each year, CHEST recognizes members who make an impact – through dedication to the organization, by contributions to research and practice, through their commitment to educating the next generation, and so much more. MASTER FELLOW AWARD John E. Studdard, MD, FCCPMasters of CHEST are national or international Fellows of CHEST who have distinguished themselves by…
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“A physician’s secret weapon”: Why the world needs more RTs
CHEST and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) are continuing their longstanding partnership to raise awareness about the More RTs initiative, which addresses the alarming shortage of respiratory therapists (RTs) in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the shortage of RTs, but the problem predated the 2020 crisis. A survey from the American…
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University of Washington Fellowship director announced as mentor for Medical Educator Fellowship
It wasn’t until Başak Çoruh, MD, FCCP, was a mentee herself that she realized the value of structured mentoring. And now, she has more to give. Dr. Çoruh, Associate Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship program at the University of Washington, was named…
