Search results for "Primary Care"
What will it take to fix the broken reimbursement system?
Align physician reimbursement to compensate for the best possible patient care coordination.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/washington.htm
1 Nov 2008
‘Gently does it,’ caring for adults with autism
With autism rates at 1 in 150, you can be absolutely sure you have patients with autism in your practice. Practical tips ease transitions from pediatric care into adulthood, and easier ways to examine, care for and understand autistic patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/autism.htm
1 Nov 2008
Letters to the Editor
Readers consider recent articles on futile cases, autism and payment reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2009
Overcoming colonoscopy's image problem
Colon cancer screening saves lives, but internists have to overcome patients' initial unease with the test. They also need to sort through the multiple guidelines released in 2008 and help their patients choose among the many screening regimens.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/colon.htm
1 Jan 2009
Ask questions to get past social stigma of pelvic floor disorders
John H. Stone, III, MACP; Mark E. Silverman, MACP; and Robert E. Tyson, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/pelvic.htm
1 Jan 2009
Will President-elect Obama achieve true health care reform?
Four good reasons why President-elect Barack Obama may succeed in reforming health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/obama.htm
1 Jan 2009
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
Getting back to basics: reform care at the doctor-patient level
President Barack Obama and Congress is a return to basics, a recognition that the relationship between patients and their primary care doctor is the basis of all good medical care. But reform will also require funding.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/washington.htm
1 Feb 2009
A silent syndrome with serious side effects
Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause infertility, diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome, and distressing physical symptoms like hirsutism and alopecia. Fortunately, once internists recognize the symptoms the condition can be managed effectively.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/pcos.htm
1 Feb 2009
Strength in numbers: building influence through coalitions
The American College of Physicians joins with government, quality groups and other medical societies to increase the volume of internal medicine's voice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2009