Search results for "Quality Improvement"
Studies examine effectiveness of financial incentives in primary care
Two randomized trials suggest that certain financial incentives may be associated with some clinical improvements in primary care, although both the study authors and editorialists said that additional research is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/09/17/1.htm
17 Sep 2013
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
ACPNET brings continuing medical education into the clinic
We all appreciate that studying and learning are lifetime essentials for being a good physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/president.htm
1 Mar 2008
Discontent leads to medical home models
Returning primary care to the foundation of health care delivery and adopting the patient-centered medical home as the central hub for each patient's care holds great promise for fostering a system that patients welcome and young physicians find appealing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/president.htm
1 Jul 2008
Alcohol screening in primary care increased initial treatment but not longer-term engagement
An intervention in Washington state that encouraged primary care practices to screen all adult patients for alcohol use disorder increased the rate of new alcohol use disorder diagnoses from 28.8 to 33.8 per 10,000 patients per month.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/2.htm
7 Mar 2023
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At Internal Medicine 2009, ACP will present Evergreen Awards to ten chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/03/evergreen.htm
1 Mar 2009
Diabetes project narrows gap between theory and practice
Following a successful first phase, the College's diabetes programs reach out to a wider audience of members, residents and patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/eleven.htm
1 Mar 2008
A good month to raise the rates
There are several important revisions for adult immunizations, including not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine for the 2017-2018 flu season.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/a-good-month-to-raise-the-rates.htm
1 Oct 2017
Change for the future and a look at the past
A look back at where internal medicine has been provides insight into the future of what health care might become.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2010
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