Search results for "Quality improvement"
Growth of free clinics driven by students
The number of medical schools with student-run free clinics has more than doubled in the past decade. Much of that growth is motivated by students who want experience with patients earlier in their training and have a desire to help people in need.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/free-clinics.htm
1 May 2015
ACP's plan to overcome obstacles to good health care
ACP's vision for U.S. health care addresses insurance costs, excessive prices, and more support for primary care as a way of improving the system.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/acps-plan-to-overcome-obstacles-to-good-health-care.htm
1 Mar 2020
New video series highlights DEI grant projects funded in partnership with ACP
Interview-style videos cover the progress of projects that have received grants from an ABIM Foundation program to help build trust through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/6.htm
7 Feb 2023
Simple tools, teamwork manage depression in primary care
Embedding mental health professionals directly into a primary care setting threatens to add complexity to primary care's already hefty ‘to do” list. Clinics that have accomplished that task explain how not only was it easier than expected, but it adds tremendous benefits to the practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2011
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At this year's Internal Medicine meeting, ACP presented Evergreen Awards to 10 Chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/evergreen.htm
1 May 2009
Register now for ACP's 2023 National Abstract Competitions
The deadline to submit an abstract is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, for all categories.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/5.htm
22 Nov 2022
Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home
A patient-centered medical home model lets one physician focus on a proactive, holistic approach of preventive care. The reward was recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2010
Managing risk: a little attention equals a lot of prevention
Things to do in DC while you're at Internal Medicine 2008.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/nine.htm
1 Apr 2008
Is your staff prepared to respond to a stroke?
Education about symptoms should target office staff with patient contact, as well as patients and relatives of those at risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/two.htm
1 May 2008
Alaska primary care crisis is tip of the iceberg
When the safety net us already stretched, losing even one internist can leave a community in crisis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/10/safety.htm
1 Oct 2008