Search results for "Patient Care"
Doctors split time nearly evenly between patients, computer duties
Doctors spent 3.08 hours for face-to-face visits and 3.17 hours for computer activities related to patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/25/2.htm
25 Apr 2017
How to survive private practice and have a life
It's not too late to start reporting quality data to Medicare and receive a bonus payment. Learn how to submit claims on 15 consecutive eligible Medicare patients to receive a bonus of 1.5% of allowed Medicare charges from July 1 to Dec. 31.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/practice.htm
1 Jul 2008
New paper from ACP examines the ethical use of EHRs and health IT
Among other conclusions, the paper asserts that EHRs should facilitate high-value, patient-centered care, strong patient-physician relationships, and effective training of future physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/11/6.htm
11 Apr 2017
Infusion sets, heparin recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/infusion-sets-heparin-recalled.htm
1 Oct 2020
Internal medicine: Validating our identity and value
ACP is launching a new campaign to educate about the depth and diversity of internal medicine and highlight the value that all internal medicine physicians bring to health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/internal-medicine-validating-our-identity-and-value.htm
1 Sep 2022
3 Cs: Corporatization, consolidation, commodification
Current trends in health care emphasize the importance of our continued advocacy efforts for our patients and our profession.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/3-cs-corporatization-consolidation-commodification.htm
1 Mar 2022
Tackling administrative burdens one step at a time
ACP seeks to reduce and eliminate sources of administrative and regulatory burden and has developed significant policy recommendations to address the impact of these tasks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/tackling-administrative-burdens-one-step-at-a-time.htm
1 Oct 2022
Integrate palliative care from early illness onward
The medical community has made progress in palliative care, moving it from the end of the line to a part of a terminal illness' earliest aspect of care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/palliative.htm
1 Jun 2011
Keys to taking a neurological history
The most powerful tool in neurology is the history and physical exam, including the requirement that patients walk in the presence of neurologists, in order to better understand symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/neurology.htm
1 Jul 2016
‘Mastering Medicine Together’ at ACP's annual meeting
ACP's annual Internal Medicine Meeting brings internists together in Los Angeles for the first time.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/mastering-medicine-together-at-acps-annual-meeting.htm
1 Mar 2020