Search results for "Patient Care"
Internists tasked with implementing the triple aim
The Centers for Medicare ##amp; Medicaid Services is transitioning toward new practice models, and the overarching theme of these programs is the triple aim of health care: better patient experience, improved population health, and higher quality at lower cost.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2016
Learn to see signs of an often fatal disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension can be recognized and treated. But it remains a diagnosis that is often missed, and the delay can lead to a rapidly progressing and fatal outcome. Learn the signs beyond a patient who reports “being out of breath.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/pulmonology.htm
1 Apr 2013
Pick six
Six core competencies in medical education have stood the test of time. Six more could help physicians understand what it means to be a competent internist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/pick-six.htm
1 Feb 2018
ACP offers resources to help physicians navigate telehealth technology
Physicians can get help understanding options, insurance coverage, and billing codes for providing telehealth and explore ACP's related calculator, case study, white paper, podcast, and policy recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/5.htm
26 Nov 2019
What Medicare's add-on code G2211 means for your practice
ACP has long supported the implementation of G2211, which addresses the complexity inherent in office and outpatient evaluation and management services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/what-medicares-add-on-code-g2211-means-for-your-practice.htm
1 Oct 2023
Meet end-of-year CME/MOC requirements with ACP's The Works package
ACP's new recordings package, The Works, offers a library of over 230 hours of high-yield, on-demand educational content.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/29/5.htm
29 Nov 2022
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Genetic consult for breast cancer risk
A 29-year-old woman requests advice after receipt of a direct-to-consumer genetic test result that included BRCA gene analysis. She has no breast symptoms and has not undergone any previous breast cancer screening. Following a physical exam and other findings, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 2022
Prevent, recognize impairment
Professional duties require physicians to recognize and address physician illness and impairment, but it is often difficult to recognize a colleague's condition and find an appropriate way of reporting and resolving it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/prevent-recognize-impairment.htm
1 Sep 2019
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Oct 2021