Search results for "Health literacy"
Take a team approach to coronary disease
A major update to a cardiology guideline puts team-based, patient-centered care at the forefront of management and highlights the role of healthy diet and exercise habits in reducing cardiovascular risk.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/take-a-team-approach-to-coronary-disease.htm
1 Feb 2024
The human right to health
The intrinsic connection between health and life's quintessential pursuits is undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/the-human-right-to-health.htm
1 Nov 2023
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
ACP joins the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science initiative to curb misinformation
The coalition's goals are to support science-based health decisions based on credible information and enhanced trust in health and science organizations and professionals, and to debunk disinformation and misinformation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/5.htm
7 Mar 2023
15th annual Global Forum highlights lessons learned from COVID-19
At ACP's Global Forum in Chicago, attendees discussed how internal medicine specialists have been essential in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/15th-annual-global-forum-highlights-lessons-learned-from-COVID-19.htm
1 Jan 2023
Lung screening's benefits, challenges
In March 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) expanded eligibility for lung cancer screening by setting the benchmark at a 20 pack-year smoking history for those ages 50 to 80 years who are current smokers or former smokers who have quit within the past 15 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/lung-screenings-benefits-challenges.htm
1 Mar 2022
Include everyone in health and support their physicians
Eleven words sum up what ACP hopes to achieve: Include everyone in health and health care and support their physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/include-everyone-in-health-and-support-their-physicians.htm
1 May 2021
Making primary care more equitable
The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) annual conference focused on creating a more equitable health care delivery system by increasing support, strengthening systems, and fixing disparities.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/making-primary-care-more-equitable.htm
1 Feb 2021
ACP releases policy to address disparities, discrimination in health care
ACP lays out a framework that confronts the various, interconnected, and compounding aspects of U.S. society that contribute to poorer health outcomes for persons based on their race, ethnicity, religion, and/or cultural identities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2021
Managing patients' medications effectively
As the number of patients with chronic diseases grows, medication optimization is as important as ever to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and improve quality of life.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/managing-patients-medications-effectively.htm
1 Jan 2021