Search results for "health care costs"
Former EVP/CEO reflects on his tenure at the College
ACP's outgoing EVP/CEO reflects on his 6 years at the College's helm and his plans for the future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/QandA.htm
1 Nov 2016
Is your practice ‘remote monitoring’ ready?
Adding telehealth to a practice can lower health care costs, expand the patient database, and offer flexible working conditions for physicians and staff.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/is-your-practice-remote-monitoring-ready.htm
1 Jan 2020
Antibiotic prescription rates similar, often inappropriate, for telemedicine and office visits
Both settings had high rates of inappropriate prescribing for conditions such as bronchitis, raising concerns about increased health care costs and antibiotic resistance, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/02/4.htm
2 Jun 2015
Research challenges diverticulitis dogma
The past decade has seen research on diverticulitis that may help physicians take better care of patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/research-challenges-diverticulitis-dogma.htm
1 Jul 2018
Ultrasound proliferates at the point of care
Point-of-care ultrasound technology is now available in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/ultrasound-proliferates-at-the-point-of-care.htm
1 Jan 2020
Subspecialists miss opportunities to address patients' financial concerns, study shows
Transcripts of doctor-patient interactions may suggest failure on the part of physicians, but they also reflect a general failure on the part of the health care system, as drug prices and out-of-pocket spending are often difficult to determine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/12/2.htm
12 Apr 2016
The Practical Playbook releases first textbook and announces first national meeting
The textbook offers a roadmap for collaboration between the fields of primary care and public health professionals.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/03/6.htm
3 Nov 2015
High-sensitivity troponin testing could reduce stress testing for myocardial ischemia in stable CAD
A high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I level below 2.5 pg/mL indicated low risk of inducible myocardial ischemia in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/1.htm
6 Nov 2018
ACP offers videos, resources to improve patients' health literacy
Low literacy has been linked to higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services, both of which are associated with higher health care costs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/6.htm
2 Oct 2018
Applying ACP's advice for shorter courses of antibiotics
ACP's recent Best Practice Advice for antibiotic stewardship, the College's second guidance on the topic, is meant to improve patient care and combat antibiotic resistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/applying-acps-advice-for-shorter-courses-of-antibiotics.htm
1 Oct 2021