Search results for "Advocacy"
Changing thinking on chronic fatigue
A recent report might shed some diagnostic insight on the profound fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and other nagging symptoms that could indicate myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/fatigue.htm
1 Jun 2015
Supreme Court upholds federal subsidies for health insurance
ACP acted in support of the subsidies to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/1.htm
30 Jun 2015
With the SGR gone, are ACP members all in?
ACP has been part of a major legislative victory in the repeal of the sustainable growth rate. The organization has embraced quality improvement and high-value care as the future of internal medicine, and it seeks the same commitment from its members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2015
ACP Annual Report available from the Executive Vice President
Presented in a digital format for easy viewing and mobile accessibility, the report features a tabbed menu and scrolling feature and photos, graphics, and embedded links to access more detailed sources of information.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/7.htm
21 Jul 2015
Call for spring 2016 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2016 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 7, 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/04/5.htm
4 Aug 2015
Apply now for the 2016 ACP Health Policy Internship
This is a unique opportunity for one Resident/Fellow Member and one Medical Student Member to attend ACP's annual Leadership Day and develop legislative knowledge and advocacy skills through working directly with the College's government affairs and public policy staff.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/5.htm
11 Aug 2015
ACP advocacy is on a roll
ACP has scored major victories in Medicare's proposal to pay for advance care planning, a grace period for converting to ICD-10 coding, and access to affordable coverage.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2015
Rural prevention efforts face specific hurdles
This issue covers topics such as programs that improve rural health, effective advance care planning, and new tools such as precision medicine in clinical medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/editors.htm
1 Sep 2015
“Doctor, can I get an MRI?” ... Not so fast
ACP seeks to educate and encourage shared decision making with patients, rather than have physicians order screening tests out of habit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2015
General internists crucial to raising adult immunization rates
The single most important factor in promoting adult immunization is strong advocacy from a physician, and the recommendation of a general internist is a vital factor in whether patients receive needed vaccines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/immunization.htm
1 Oct 2015