Search results for "Health Care Reform"
Health care reform, PCMHs forge a new path for primary care
A new focus by health care reform advocates on the patient-centered medical home will forge a path toward financing and delivering primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/washington.htm
1 Oct 2010
Monday morning quarterbacking doesn't score touchdowns
The “failure” to permanently reform the sustainable growth rate formula shouldn't jeopardize overall progress on health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2010
Coding made easy for annual wellness visits
Health care reform now reimburses for annual exams under Medicare. Now, physicians have to reform their practices and prepare patients for them, as well.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2011
Still time to file a claim for UnitedHealth Group settlement
New guides explain health care reform law
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/8.htm
28 Sep 2010
ACP's John Tooker, MACP, blogs at KevinMD
John Tooker, MACP, ACP's Associate Executive Vice President, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com, one of the Web's most influential medical blogs. This month's column considers professional civility—or the lack thereof—in the ongoing health care reform debate.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/12.htm
26 Oct 2010
Obituaries
Included in this month's listings are Thomas W. Burns, MACP, and Harry Edstrom, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/obituaries.htm
1 Sep 2009
Adult immunization rates fall far short of goals
The CDC's Healthy People 2010 campaign aimed to have 60% of high-risk patients under 65 vaccinated against pneumonia and influenza. Actual immunization rates may be half of that. The president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases describes the barriers and the solutions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/immunize.htm
1 Apr 2011
Can Obama team navigate rough waters of health reform?
A large number of Americans favor health care reform, which could help the new President as he seeks to overcome mandates, taxes and pay cuts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/washington.htm
1 May 2009
Medicare payment cut goes into effect
Congress has failed to pass legislation to halt a 21% cut in Medicare payment rates to physicians, allowing the cut to go into effect on March 1.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/10.htm
2 Mar 2010
Global health course featuring ACP leadership and policy in Italy this summer
ACP members are invited to participate in the European Genetics Foundation's summer course in Comparative Health: The Reforms of the Health Care Systems in a Globalized World, co-directed by ACP's associate executive vice president John Tooker, MACP, MBA, and featuring an array of international speakers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/8.htm
28 Jun 2011