Search results for "Quality Improvement"
Nominees named for College Officer, Treasurer and Regents
The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians placed in nomination candidates for leadership positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2012
Survey shows potential gaps in oncologists' pain management practices
Oncologists may not always adequately treat pain in cancer patients, according to a recent survey.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2011
Building the medical home starts in school
Four medical schools revamped their residency programs to include concepts of the patient-centered medical home. The changes resulted in teamwork, continuity of care, and more intense clinical rotations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/PCMH.htm
1 Nov 2011
Electronic medical records have yet to fulfill their potential
An admittedly technophobic internist recounts her first day using an electronic health records. Her lesson learned: Internists must take control of their design and use to make the most of these new systems.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2011
ACP Immunization Portal now available
ACP has launched the ACP Immunization Portal, a Web-based guide to adult immunization designed to help health care professionals develop a systematic process to incorporating immunization procedures into their day-to-day practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/11.htm
13 Sep 2011
Collaborations gather disparate organizations together
The American College of Physicians collaborates with other medical societies about how internists can enable members to provide better patient experiences and outcomes, as well as increase access to affordable, available, high-quality, cost-conscious care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2011
Updated Medical Home Builder debuts
The new Medical Home Builder is an online community that can help ambulatory care practices with any combination of quality improvement, practice efficiency, and medical home recognition preparation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/6.htm
23 Aug 2011
Use caution when seeking medical information online
Researching medical knowledge online involves knowing three different types of resources, summary sites, society sites and primary literature. Knowing when to use each ensures the physician makes the correct diagnosis, and preserves the patient's confidence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/google.htm
1 Jul 2011
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
Despite clear guidelines, rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions vary among Medicare managed care plans
Despite clear guidelines, rheumatoid arthritis prescriptions vary among Medicare managed care plansNew BPH guidelines address new drugs, watchful waiting, and when to try surgery
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/1.htm
8 Feb 2011