David Pugach

Husband and father, Philly sports fan, expert produce picker.

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

It is my favorite event of the year. @ACPIMPhysicians 2026 Leadership Day is off to a great start with nearly 500 internal medicine physicians and medical students preparing to meet with their members of Congress tomorrow. #ACPLD

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

It is so empowering to have 500+ internal medicine physicians and students in DC to meet with their members of Congress and advocate with @ACPIMPhysicians for their patients. #ACPLD

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

@OregonACP @JenS94102891 @MParshleyMD @JBurnettMD @sue_bornstein @rloganjonesmd @ORmedicine @EileenBarrettNM @BillFoxMD It is so great to see the results of advocacy from @OregonACP and the fantastic #internalmedicine physicians in Oregon yielding important policy wins for healthcare in their state.

[OregonACP @OregonACP]

@JenS94102891 @MParshleyMD @JBurnettMD @sue_bornstein @rloganjonesmd Other bills passed:
HB 4081: EMS Modernization -sorely needed

HB 4149: Requires PBMs to register with state for more transparency!

SB 1530/1537: package for ⬆️ affordable housing incl $$ in an environmentally sound way

@ORmedicine @EileenBarrettNM
@BillFoxMD
@DavidPugach

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

ACP is calling on #InternalMedicine physicians to email your members of Congress to ask them to support legislation that would fix the Medicare payment cut that went into effect on Jan. 1. Visit ACP’s Legislative Action Center to learn more: https://t.co/kozFYdQCvf

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

Team-based care is associated with better patient outcomes and lower burnout for physicians, but despite these benefits barriers remain to its adoption, says ACP in a new policy paper published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine (@annalsofim): https://t.co/J6StdIpmRb

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

Voting in U.S. elections and health are directly connected and ensuring equitable access to the electoral process would advance health equity, says ACP in a new policy brief published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine (@annalsofim). Read more: https://t.co/88XiTfyiPv

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

ACP strongly opposes medically unnecessary government interference in the patient-physician relationship like we have recently seen in the case of #KateCox in Texas. Read more on where ACP stands: https://t.co/yYpk1gFSgU

[Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) @SEricksonACP]

While @ACPIMPhysicians is supportive of the new @NASEM_Health #primarycare standing committee, we do have concerns about the limited #internalmedicine representation within the provisional cmte appointees. https://t.co/hK8sNuMgCL
https://t.co/PmSllsQMhZ

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

.@ACPIMPhysicians 2023 Leadership Day is off to a great start with more than 400 internal medicine physicians and medical students from 48 states & DC preparing to meet with their Members of Congress. #ACPLD @AdvocatesIM

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

I hope this @acpinternist article provides useful information for anyone who needs it.

[I.M. Matters from ACP @IMMattersACP]

Improving the well-being of physicians and patients https://t.co/x41AirdyLj Column by @DavidPugach

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

.@RepLarryBucshon Thank you for your efforts to protect patient access to care and medical practices from #Medicare cuts. #StopTheFullCut

[Larry Bucshon, MD @RepLarryBucshon]

Now is the time for Congress to #StopTheFullCut by passing my bipartisan Supporting Medicare Providers Act to prevent Medicare reimbursement cuts from taking effect at the start of the new year.

[Shari Erickson (she/her/hers) @SEricksonACP]

Internal Medicine Physicians Welcome Improvements to Prior Authorization Processes | ACP Newsroom | ACP https://t.co/fyNjYmnNt0

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

We’ll said! #StopTheFullCut

[Katie O'Meara Orrico @KatieOrrico]

🎶One of these things is not like the others (remember Sesame Street?). #Physicians face steep #Medicare cuts (despite record inflation) unless Congress acts to #StopTheFullCut!

See @AmerMedicalAssn chart showing the disparity between physician payments & ALL other providers 👇

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

Happy #NationalInternalMedicineDay from ACP President @RyanMire1, MD, MACP. Celebrate and share your pictures or tell us why you are #IMProud. Visit https://t.co/sLfgOArr8U for customizable posts & graphics. #IMPhysician #InternalMedicine

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

This is an easy opportunity to help improve access to care for seniors with #Medicare Advantage plans and reduce administrative burden for physicians.

[ACP @ACPIMPhysicians]

In case you missed in #Advocate:

🔸ACP urges Senate to pass legislation aimed at improving the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process

https://t.co/4eeDHAYJ4J

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

Here is a great opportunity for anyone who thinks we need to #FixPriorAuth to take action…

[Tatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell]

Here is the link to contact your Senator to pass existing legislation that will help to #FixPriorAuth. It takes 1-2 minutes, literally. Stop scrolling, scan below, & do it now! #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #NurseTwitter #OncTwitter #advocacy

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

I am excited to be joining ⁦@SEricksonACP⁩ & the ⁦@ACPinternists⁩ Division of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy, and advocating for policies that support #IM physicians and their patients. https://t.co/8W7oftKVq1

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

This quote really did age well… #PhantonofTheProcess #TrustTheProcess

[Philadelphia 76ers @sixers]

SIXERS WIN.

[David Pugach @DavidPugach]

.⁦@AOAforDOs⁩ CEO Dr. Kevin Klauer kicking off our in-person #DODay2022 with a great message on the importance of advocacy.