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PERSPECTIVES 4 ACP Internist Last November, the debate over ...
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACP Internist. Last November, the debate over statins was reignited with the release of the U.S. ... Our story provides more details on each side’s perspective. Studies have found that it’s not uncommon for physicians-in-training to face discrimi-nation from patients and their families,
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/acpi-201704-dynamed_t1.pdf
23 Mar 2017
ACP's international presence promotes better clinical care
The American College of Physicians has a significant international presence, with 19 international chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2017
Time to curb the rising costs of prescription drugs
The U.S. will see the largest increase in per capita costs in pharmaceuticals among developed markets through 2018. The CREATES Act: Ending Regulatory Abuse, Protecting Consumers, and Ensuring Drug Price Competition would approve federal and state regulation on costs to allow for return on investment by manufacturers but ensure affordability for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2016
Clarity of vision sets the stage for ACP's work
Much has been achieved in the past year, such as repealing the sustainable growth rate formula. New goals include advocating for further changes to Maintenance of Certification and helping physicians transition to new models of care delivery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2016
Study examines patients' perspectives on direct-to-consumer genetic tests
An editorial concluded that deceptive marketing messages by genomic testing companies create unrealistic expectations about the health benefits of at-home genetic tests.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/01/1.htm
1 Mar 2016
ACP expands its global reach
ACP is providing access to leading clinical resources and facilitating local interaction and education through its international chapters, which continue to expand. The College's total international membership now exceeds 13,000, an increase of almost 8% from 1 year ago. Currently, there are 18 international chapters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2016
1975-1984: The Cold War touches the globe and the College
ACP's seventh decade witnesses an increase in geopolitics and its impact on medicine as well as the role that other specialties would play in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/07/centennial.htm
1 Jul 2015
1965-1974: ACP faces angry students, new specialists
ACP's sixth decade witnesses the founding of new specialties, new technological advances, and even a student protest.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/06/centennial.htm
1 Jun 2015
1955-1964: ACP becomes cosmopolitan
ACP's fourth decade was a time of internationalism and glamour.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/centennial.htm
1 May 2015
ACP's international presence reflects familiar domestic needs
Internists globally share many of the same problems and concerns as those in the U.S., so ACP plays an immensely important role in influencing the growth, practice, and sustainability of internal medicine in many other countries.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2014