Search results for "High-value care"
Testing CRP level safely reduced antibiotic use in patients with COPD exacerbation
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) level decreased antibiotic use without affecting clinical outcomes, a randomized controlled trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/16/1.htm
16 Jul 2019
Little evidence supports nutritional supplements for protection against cardiovascular disease, death
A large review found some evidence of benefit from reduced salt intake and polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, but most of the studied vitamins, supplements, and dietary strategies did not have evidence support.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/09/1.htm
9 Jul 2019
Managing referrals amid minefields, breakdowns
Referral management is an essential part of providing high-quality, coordinated care, but poor communication can lead to fragmented care, unnecessary testing, wasted time, and delayed treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/managing-referrals-amid-minefields-breakdowns.htm
1 Jul 2019
Costs of care among Medicare patients were similar at teaching vs. nonteaching hospitals
The cost of a hospitalization was higher at a major teaching hospital than a nonteaching hospital, but physician costs and 30-day postacute care costs were lower, according to an analysis of common medical and surgical conditions among Medicare patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/11/4.htm
11 Jun 2019
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/2019/06/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jun 2019
Will Medicare's new primary care models be a game-changer?
New reimbursement models will begin the transition away from fee-for-service to risk-adjusted capitation payments, known as Primary Care First Model Options.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/will-medicares-new-primary-care-models-be-a-game-changer.htm
1 Jun 2019
Time of day associated with ordering, completion of cancer screening
An editorial noted that referrals to screening could be handled by other clinic staff, easing the burden on physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/14/2.htm
14 May 2019
Simple conversations help strike staffing balance
A gradual shift toward value-based health care is putting a greater premium on the extra staff members who may be needed to achieve it, and there are simple ways for practices to make the staffing choices that are right for their practice and the real world.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/simple-conversations-help-strike-staffing-balance.htm
1 Apr 2019
Officer and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall at Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 in Philadelphia.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/officer-and-regents-election-results-announced.htm
1 Mar 2019
Looking back and looking forward
As the year begins, ACP's President shares where ACP has been and where membership voices have guided ACP to engage in the coming year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/looking-back-and-looking-forward.htm
1 Jan 2019