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CHEST Joins Tobacco and Human Rights Initiative Led by ASH: July 1, 2025 - CHEST recently cosigned a letter to the Human Rights Council that focused on public health as it relates to global morbidity and mortality caused by tobacco.
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).; 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 >

Pooled data suggest sotatercept as novel disease-modifying therapy for PAH: May 21, 2025 - Aaron B. Waxman, MD, PhD, FCCP, said he believes the drug will become a first-line therapy option, but questions remain regarding when to initiate treatment.
Top-line results from FIBRONEER-ILD point to possible third agent for interstitial lung disease: May 21, 2025 - If the data prove accurate, Barry Shea, MD, said nerandomilast could become the first new treatment for lung fibrosis in more than a decade.
Advanced practice respiratory therapist: The new advanced practice provider: May 21, 2025 - The rise of the advanced practice respiratory therapist marks a pivotal advancement in respiratory care, addressing the growing need for specialized providers in health care.; See all >

Find ‘Full-Spectrum, Real-World Practice’ in ILD and Lung Transplant at CHEST 2025: July 11, 2025 - Read how CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22, will explore the latest in interstitial lung disease, lung transplant, and sarcoidosis and provide excellent networking opportunities for pulmonary and clinical care clinicians, researchers, and advanced practice providers.
‘A Kaleidoscope for Everyone’: What Chest Infection, Disaster Medicine, or Systemic Disease Specialists Can Expect at CHEST 2025: July 7, 2025 - This blog post explores what specialists in chest infections, disaster medicine, and systemic disease can expect at CHEST 2025 in Chicago, October 19 to 22—from sepsis care in immunocompromised patients to climate-driven pulmonary risks and evolving roles for APPs in the ICU.
Critical Care Program at CHEST 2025 Will Shine With Hot Debates, Cool Technology: July 7, 2025 - Explore the highlights of the critical care program at CHEST 2025 in Chicago, featuring expert-led debates, hands-on workshops, the latest in ARDS management, and innovations in AI and telemedicine for ICU care.; 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 >