Search results for "Hospital medicine"
A doctor who embraces change, personally and politically
The new president of Physicians for a National Health Program, an ACP Fellow, shares his vision for health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/profile.htm
1 Jul 2013
Chapter Awardees
In recognition of their outstanding service, exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the fall and winter 2010-2011.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/award.htm
1 Apr 2011
Internal Medicine 2011 offers several new pre-courses
New offerings at ACP's annual meeting will include learning how to use portable ultrasound technology, the anatomy behind and diagnoses of common orthopedic complains, and an expanded neurological course including headache, dizziness and stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/IM.htm
1 Mar 2011
Prediabetes presents puzzles in clinical practice
This issue covers the use of the term ‘prediabetes', non-VA care for veterans, and a wrap-up of ACP's Leadership Day.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/prediabetes-presents-puzzles-in-clinical-practice.htm
1 Jul 2017
Portable ultrasounds offer advantages, but some experts say no
This issue includes stories about incorporating portable ultrasound into clinical care and about encouraging patients to fully comply with their prescription regimens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/editors.htm
1 May 2014
Anticoagulant choice for stroke won't be easy for some time
New agents improve upon warfarin, but they are expensive and lack antidotes for urgent reversal. There is no clear winner among the current options, and more are on the way.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/10/shm.htm
1 Oct 2013
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians places in nomination candidates for College governance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/nominees-named-for-college-officer-and-regent-positions.htm
1 Nov 2017
Unique state of payments as Maryland uses uniform prices
Hospital charges in Maryland have been set by the state for 4 decades, and more reforms are on the way. The effort has led to all insurers paying the same price for the same services in the same hospitals, and now, the state is looking to improve facilities' readmission rates and other quality metrics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/hospital.htm
1 Apr 2014
Lessen the burdens of Medicare's home health requirements
Home health care now requires face-to-face certification of eligibility based on the patient's current condition, a burden that doesn't have to be one. A few simple tips can ensure that the patient's needs and Medicare's paperwork are both satisfied.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/face.htm
1 Feb 2012
‘Getting back to normal’ at Internal Medicine Meeting 2023
The meeting will be held April 27-29 in San Diego and virtually, with in-person precourses offered on April 25-26.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/03/getting-back-to-normal-at-internal-medicine-meeting-2023.htm
1 Mar 2023