Search results for "Quality Improvement"
Studies examine effectiveness of financial incentives in primary care
Two randomized trials suggest that certain financial incentives may be associated with some clinical improvements in primary care, although both the study authors and editorialists said that additional research is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/17/1.htm
17 Sep 2013
ACPNET brings continuing medical education into the clinic
We all appreciate that studying and learning are lifetime essentials for being a good physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/president.htm
1 Mar 2008
Discontent leads to medical home models
Returning primary care to the foundation of health care delivery and adopting the patient-centered medical home as the central hub for each patient's care holds great promise for fostering a system that patients welcome and young physicians find appealing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/president.htm
1 Jul 2008
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At Internal Medicine 2009, ACP will present Evergreen Awards to ten chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/evergreen.htm
1 Mar 2009
Diabetes project narrows gap between theory and practice
Following a successful first phase, the College's diabetes programs reach out to a wider audience of members, residents and patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/eleven.htm
1 Mar 2008
Change for the future and a look at the past
A look back at where internal medicine has been provides insight into the future of what health care might become.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2010
Maintaining the sanity of maintenance of certification
ACP seeks ways to make maintenance of certification more educational, professionally fulfilling, and relevant to the practice of internal medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2014
Collaborations gather disparate organizations together
The American College of Physicians collaborates with other medical societies about how internists can enable members to provide better patient experiences and outcomes, as well as increase access to affordable, available, high-quality, cost-conscious care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2011
High-dose opioid use dropping in the VA, but opioids frequently discontinued involuntarily, studies find
Recent studies from the Veterans Health Administration looked at voluntary and involuntary opioid reduction; high-dose, long-term opioid therapy; and quality improvement efforts for opioid use disorder treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/11/10/2.htm
10 Nov 2020
Don't lose money on filling out forms
Insurers usually will reimburse physicians for filling out forms, such as home health plans, that require a significant investment of time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/cpii.htm
1 Jul 2008