Search results for "Quality improvement"
ACP programs provide best practices to ensure the best care
A number of quality improvement programs available from the College can help.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/president.htm
1 Jan 2009
Tackling gender disparities from the ground up
The WEL (Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership) Program is aimed at address early- to mid-career female physicians and health care leaders, with the goals of providing networking and education regarding leadership skills and other support mechanisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/tackling-gender-disparities-from-the-ground-up.htm
1 Sep 2019
Guidelines call for depression screening
Guidelines call for internists to screen for depression, but only if they can offer support once they make a diagnosis. Internists who've already achieved this describe how they did so, and how it's benefited their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2010
ACP's plan to overcome obstacles to good health care
ACP's vision for U.S. health care addresses insurance costs, excessive prices, and more support for primary care as a way of improving the system.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/acps-plan-to-overcome-obstacles-to-good-health-care.htm
1 Mar 2020
Growth of free clinics driven by students
The number of medical schools with student-run free clinics has more than doubled in the past decade. Much of that growth is motivated by students who want experience with patients earlier in their training and have a desire to help people in need.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/free-clinics.htm
1 May 2015
New video series highlights DEI grant projects funded in partnership with ACP
Interview-style videos cover the progress of projects that have received grants from an ABIM Foundation program to help build trust through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/6.htm
7 Feb 2023
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
ACP honors outstanding chapter activities with Evergreen Awards
At this year's Internal Medicine meeting, ACP presented Evergreen Awards to 10 Chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/evergreen.htm
1 May 2009
Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home
A patient-centered medical home model lets one physician focus on a proactive, holistic approach of preventive care. The reward was recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2010
Register now for ACP's 2023 National Abstract Competitions
The deadline to submit an abstract is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, for all categories.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/5.htm
22 Nov 2022