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Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2023
Obituaries
Obituaries note the passing of former ACP leaders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/obits.htm
1 Sep 2021
ACP issues comprehensive statement on U.S. immigration policy
The statement details ACP's opposition to discrimination, religious tests, refugee bans, and denial of entry to persons with legal visas and expresses grave concerns about the implications of the recent executive order on medical education, access to health care services, public health, and families.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/2.htm
7 Feb 2017
Racism in the record?
Two authors discuss their recent study finding that Black patients were twice as likely as White patients to be described with negative words in their history and physical notes, particularly in inpatient records.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/racism-in-the-record.htm
1 Apr 2022
Medical schools respond to the opioid epidemic
Until very recently, medical schools offered little or no training in addiction medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/opioids-medical-education.htm
1 Jan 2017
Staying connected: Touch over tech
ACP's new President addressed the physician-patient connection in his first column.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/staying-connected-touch-over-tech.htm
1 May 2022
ACP releases policy to address disparities, discrimination in health care
ACP lays out a framework that confronts the various, interconnected, and compounding aspects of U.S. society that contribute to poorer health outcomes for persons based on their race, ethnicity, religion, and/or cultural identities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/1.htm
12 Jan 2021
Overcoming care barriers for transgender patients
Negative experiences for transgender patients can be avoided through gender-affirming care by physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/overcoming-care-barriers-for-transgender-patients.htm
1 Jan 2023
Patient Priorities Care curriculum considers older patients' care goals
This approach can reduce unwanted and unhelpful treatment and may improve outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/5.htm
29 Oct 2019
ACP Advance Physician-Led Coaching Service showcased in Nov. 6 webinar
The 30-minute webinar will provide an overview of the new coaching service, as well as how the program can help participants achieve needs and quality goals.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/6.htm
29 Oct 2019