Search results for "CME"
Medicare pays for annual depression screening
One in six seniors suffers from depression. That rises to one in four with comorbidities. Tools and screens are available to help internists integrate this new focus of care into a practice routine.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/tips.htm
1 Mar 2012
Free, interactive online training series on post-traumatic stress disorder
The Home Base Program, in collaboration with the Veterans Administration's National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is offering a new 14-part training series, “From the War Zone to the Home Front: Supporting the Mental Health of Veterans and Families.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/06/9.htm
6 Mar 2012
Transitions don't mean a loss of continuity for ACP's mission
As ACP's outgoing president contemplates the upcoming change of leadership, she realizes that while the people may change, the organization still requires its leaders and its members to continue.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2012
New ethics case study posted
The ACP Center for Ethics and Professionalism has posted a new case study, “Who Should Get What? Mammography and the Stewardship of Health Care Resources”, on Medscape.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/12.htm
3 Apr 2012
Attend a chapter meeting
Clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and knowledge and network with colleagues at local ACP chapter meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/12.htm
10 Apr 2012
CMS sponsors CME on fraud and abuse
CMS is now offering a Web-based training session for physicians called “Avoiding Medicare Fraud & Abuse: A Roadmap for Physicians.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/7.htm
1 May 2012
Attend a chapter meeting
Clinicians can enhance their clinical skills and knowledge and network with colleagues at local ACP chapter meetings.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/08/9.htm
8 May 2012
New ethics case study addresses the EHR
The ACP Center for Ethics and Professionalism has posted a new case study, “Copied and Pasted and Misdiagnosed (or Cloned Notes and Blind Alleys)” on Medscape.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/22/9.htm
22 May 2012
Annals of Internal Medicine launches new website
Annals of Internal Medicine has launched its website on a new digital platform to provide internal medicine specialists and subspecialists with a faster, more personalized Web experience across Annals, ACP Journal Club, In the Clinic, and PubMed, and a new multimedia library.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/12.htm
19 Jun 2012
Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention
An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012