Search results for "Advocacy"
With SGR dead and buried, what's next for ACP advocacy?
Removing the sustainable growth rate formula frees up physician advocacy organizations to talk to Congress about other important issues that otherwise would have been overshadowed, such as the Primary Care Incentive Payment Program.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/washington.htm
1 Jun 2015
Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness accurately predict mortality, study finds
An editorial called for more clinicians to use cardiorespiratory fitness as a key health indicator, based on this study of repeat treadmill testing among adults ages 30 to 95 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/2.htm
21 Mar 2023
Are you ready to be an FACP?
Becoming an FACP is a rite of passage for many early career ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/are-you-ready-to-be-an-facp.htm
1 Sep 2023
ACP's new firearms resources include online hub, videos
The hub features Annals of Internal Medicine articles and content, ACP policies and recommendations, information on collaborations, and multimedia resources.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/5.htm
30 May 2023
The road to advocacy's ‘Final Four’
Although ACP achieved major changes to the evaluation and management (E/M) codes, implementation of these changes has not been perfect. There is ongoing work to be done.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/the-road-to-advocacys-final-four.htm
1 Mar 2023
ACP's 2019 advocacy wins set stage for more this year
ACP's legislative wins include changing CMS reimbursement rules, boosting research into firearm injuries and deaths, and spurring development of generic drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/acps-2019-advocacy-wins-set-stage-for-more-this-year.htm
1 Feb 2020
ACP website features new online policy library and redesigned advocacy section
ACP has redesigned the advocacy section of its website to make it easier to view and find content about ACP's advocacy and public policy efforts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/9.htm
2 Apr 2013
Becoming a physician and a parent
Through research and advocacy, physician-parents are pushing for changes to the challenges of starting a family during training.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/becoming-a-physician-and-a-parent.htm
1 Nov 2023
Opportunity to train in tobacco control advocacy
Apply by Jan. 31 for the opportunity to be trained as a physician leader in tobacco control advocacy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/8.htm
29 Jan 2013
Payment parity for phone calls, COVID-19 research on remdesivir, other drugs
COVID-19-related disparities were also in the news this week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/1.htm
4 May 2020