Search results for "Primary care"
FAQs available for Primary Care Incentive Payment program
CMS has developed a new page of frequently asked questions about the new Primary Care Incentive Payment program (PCIP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/9.htm
6 Dec 2011
New tool available for integrating primary care and public health
A new tool to integrate primary care and public health called “A Practical Playbook: Public Health & Primary Care Together” is now available online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/7.htm
11 Mar 2014
Grassroots initiative helps promote primary care
AMA sponsors ‘Heal that Claim’ month
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/7.htm
9 Nov 2010
ACP issues proposal to realign health care delivery, reimbursement for greater equity
The College issued seven policy recommendations on reforming payment programs, including prioritizing underserved patient populations, addressing value in health care, and achieving greater equity.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/21/5.htm
21 Jun 2022
Drug shortages cause scrambles in primary care
Physicians are prescribing drugs and dosages they normally wouldn't to fill the gaps in drug manufacturing shortages. Learn more about what the federal government is doing about shortages and what internists can expect in the near future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/editors.htm
1 May 2012
ACP's EVP participates in the Voices for Primary Care Campaign
In recognition of National Primary Care Week 2012, Dr. Steven Weinberger, CEO and EVP of ACP, participated in the Voices for Primary Care photo sharing campaign.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/12.htm
16 Oct 2012
Deadline approaching for Comprehensive Primary Care initiative applications
Physician practices have only a few days left to submit applications for CMS's new Comprehensive Primary Care initiative.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/8.htm
17 Jul 2012
Primary care collaborative holds working group meeting
The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative will hold its Stakeholders' Working Group Meeting on July 22 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/9.htm
15 Jun 2010
Medicaid's increased primary care payments take effect
Primary care and related subspecialty physicians participating in their state's Medicaid program will receive enhanced payments for designated services beginning in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/8.htm
8 Jan 2013
HRSA offers primary care training grants
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced funding opportunities for health professions education programs in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/11.htm
11 May 2010