Search results for "Performance measures"
Telemedicine's future looks bright, with some caveats
ACP's Healthcare Roundtable predicted new uses for telemedicine in a variety of health care settings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/telemedicines-future-looks-bright-with-some-caveats.htm
1 Nov 2018
“Doctor, can I get an MRI?” ... Not so fast
ACP seeks to educate and encourage shared decision making with patients, rather than have physicians order screening tests out of habit.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2015
Changes, improvements for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Recent changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule affecting internists are detailed, including tweaks to chronic care management codes, e-prescribing and telehealth.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2014
Mortality higher after two days off from dialysis
Longer intervals between hemodialysis sessions are associated with higher mortality and hospital admissions, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/27/1.htm
27 Sep 2011
ACP tackles timeless themes in contemporary circumstances
Historical perspectives written at varying times over the College's 93 years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/president.htm
1 May 2008
Value-based payments a new source of reimbursement, penalties
Value-based payments are meant to adjust Medicare and Medicaid payments according to performance. Take concrete actions to recoup more reimbursement and avoid nonparticipation penalties.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/VBP.htm
1 Mar 2013
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
Upper endoscopy may be overused in patients with reflux, guidelines committee says
Routine use of upper endoscopy for most patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) does not improve patient health, is associated with preventable harms, and may lead to unnecessary interventions and costs, according to an ACP clinical policy paper.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/04/1.htm
4 Dec 2012
All health policy is political, as it must be
The very nature of ACP advocacy involves participating in politics and the political process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/all-health-policy-is-political-as-it-must-be.htm
1 Feb 2019
Excellent internal medicine takes time
Internists often feel pressured to see patients in less time than patients need, creating dissatisfaction on both sides. The American College of Physicians is advocating for that time, to enhance the quality of each visit and allow for thoroughness and for reflection on the encounter.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2015