Search results for "Advocacy"
Mitigate potential workplace violence
Physicians should consider violence prevention measures that they can adopt, such as regular training in de-escalation techniques, more routine documentation of worrisome encounters, and seeking guidance from law enforcement or a threat assessment consultant.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/mitigate-potential-workplace-violence.htm
1 Sep 2023
New ACP obesity initiative focused on advancing equitable obesity care
A new comprehensive webpage features links to resources in ACP's Obesity Management Learning Hub and a collection of Annals of Internal Medicine obesity-related articles and content.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/5.htm
6 Jun 2023
Are you ready to be an FACP?
Becoming an FACP is a rite of passage for many early career ACP members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/are-you-ready-to-be-an-facp.htm
1 Sep 2023
Tackling burnout as an occupational phenomenon
Workplace problems need workplace solutions, rather than the frequent, well-intended, and misguided workplace programming that tries to emphasize making already resilient physicians tougher.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/tackling-burnout-as-an-occupational-phenomenon.htm
1 Sep 2023
ACP's new firearms resources include online hub, videos
The hub features Annals of Internal Medicine articles and content, ACP policies and recommendations, information on collaborations, and multimedia resources.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/5.htm
30 May 2023
Advocacy in the time of COVID-19
Since the pandemic, ACP has advocated for policies to support and sustain internal medicine physicians and their practices, to support public health, to ensure patient access to testing and treatment, and to ensure that there are enough internists to meet demand.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/09/advocacy-in-the-time-of-covid-19.htm
1 Sep 2020
ACP's ‘big tent’ advocacy agenda
ACP's advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues extends beyond partisan political debates and is meant to help physicians in their pursuit of clinical care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/washington.htm
1 Jun 2017
Call for spring 2023 Board of Governors resolutions
By initiating a resolution, ACP members can focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them. The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2023 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 4.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/26/6.htm
26 Jul 2022
ACP's Washington, D.C., office seeks applicants for spring 2022 Health Policy Internship program
The one-month internship provides a multifaceted opportunity to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/28/6.htm
28 Sep 2021
ACP's D.C. office seeks applicants for spring 2022 Health Policy Internship Program
The one-month internship provides a multifaceted opportunity to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/5.htm
31 Aug 2021