Search results for "High-value care"
High-value management of patients with GI symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, rectal bleeding, and chronic diarrhea can be controlled better by applying high-value care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/gastro.htm
1 Jun 2017
Nearly half of inpatients with pneumonia or urinary tract infection were overprescribed antibiotics after discharge
The most common types of antibiotic overuse after discharge included excess duration for pneumonia and unnecessary treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria, a retrospective cohort study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/22/5.htm
22 Sep 2020
Honey superior to usual care for upper respiratory tract infections, review finds
A meta-analysis and review found that honey relieved symptoms such as cough better than usual care, but it had not been proven superior to placebo in a randomized, controlled trial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/25/5.htm
25 Aug 2020
Study shows high-value care knowledge lacking among most internal medicine residents
ACP has a High Value Care Initiative that includes a curriculum for residents to help doctors and patients understand the benefits, harms, and costs of tests and treatment options.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/30/5.htm
30 Jun 2015
High Value Care fellowship winners announced
ACP and ABIM Foundation in collaboration with the New York Academy of Medicine are pleased to announce that Nicole Van Groningen, MD, and Annmarie Vilkins, MD, were selected from a group of 82 high-quality applicants to become the first Choosing Wisely High Value Care in Action fellows for the 2015-2016 academic year.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/14/6.htm
14 Apr 2015
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
ACP urges adults to get vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/5.htm
15 Aug 2023
Dr. Steven Weinberger receives AMA Lifetime Achievement Award
The award honors a medical association executive who has contributed substantially to the goals and ideals of the medical profession.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/4.htm
15 Nov 2016
Still time to submit applications for ACP's Dragon's Lair Competition
ACP's Dragon's Lair Competition at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017 in San Diego will be a “Shark Tank”-themed competition that takes place in front of a live audience.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/13/5.htm
13 Dec 2016
ACP, CDC issue best practice advice on HBV
Clinicians should screen for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients at high risk, such as those born in countries where the HBV prevalence is 2% or higher, men who have sex with men, patients who require immunosuppressive therapy, or patients with end-stage renal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2017
Seeking applicants for ACP Dragon's Lair Competition
ACP will be hosting its second “Shark Tank”-style competition at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017 from March 30 to April 1 in San Diego to showcase the best and brightest ideas to transform health care and achieve the triple aim of better health, better care, and lower costs.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/08/6.htm
8 Nov 2016