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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, I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2024
ACP, CDIM offer educational resources designed for the internal medicine clerkship
Third-year medical students in the core internal medicine clerkship now have a single integrated suite of educational materials to help them care for patients, prepare for clinical rounds, and study for the end-of-rotation and USMLE Step 2 examinations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/01/27/7.htm
27 Jan 2015
ACP supports National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17
The College encourages physicians and their colleagues and loved ones to create and nurture a culture that prioritizes solving system issues surrounding burnout, safeguarding professional fulfillment, and normalizing mental health treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/5.htm
12 Sep 2023
In case you missed it: ACP's webinar page features upcoming and recorded webinars
ACP members can use this free benefit to secure a spot for an upcoming event or access previously recorded presentations in an on-demand library.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/29/5.htm
29 Aug 2023
ACP and The Wellness Network partner to deliver new patient education
ACP members will have access to the Patient Channel library of over 107 disease and medication management, wellness, and patient safety videos that can be viewed by patients during an office visit or at home.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/08/4.htm
8 Mar 2016
Swallowing gone wrong in EoE
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is uncommon but also underdiagnosed: Patients may not seek care for their symptoms, and physicians may not be aware of the condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/swallowing-gone-wrong-in-eoe.htm
1 Sep 2023
More than a third of residents unsure who's responsible for patient education at discharge
In a multi-institutional survey of internal medicine residents, 35% were not sure who was primarily responsible for patient education at discharge, with the next most common responses being the intern, the resident, the nurse, and the attending.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/5.htm
9 Feb 2021
ACP testimony highlights educational efforts, recommends steps to implement MACRA
The College highlighted 3 priorities as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 is implemented: to establish better measures and less burdensome reporting, to create realistic pathways for patient-centered medical homes, and to define eligible alternative payment measure requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2016
ACP addresses ethical issues in determining death
A new position paper from ACP supports a clarification to terminology in the Uniform Determination of Death Act but otherwise reaffirms it and its underlying ethical principles.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/6.htm
5 Sep 2023
Combating the crisis of loneliness
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023