Search results for "Reimbursement"
Change fee for service to another method that reflects quality
Fee-for-service payments need to align incentives with value of services rendered.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2010
Reflecting on a year of service, leadership, honor and privilege
ACP's president offers his final thoughts on a year of service to the College, the passage of health care reform, and the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2010
Nearly one-third of older adults need end-of-life decisions made but lack ability
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/06/6.htm
6 Apr 2010
Summit covers myths and evidence of competing with clinics
Providers and administrators of retail medical clinics try to assess the evidence base behind the care delivered at these facilities. Office-based practitioners ignore the increasing number and expanding capabilities of storefront medicine clinics at their peril.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/conference.htm
1 May 2010
In Haiti, flawed health care infrastructure complicates rebuilding
Internists help pick up the pieces in Haiti, a country facing a public health crisis following a devastating earthquake.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/editors.htm
1 May 2010
Herpes zoster vaccine safe and effective, but cost may hinder its use
Biomarkers may aid treatment decisions in DCIS
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2010
Internal medicine a ‘stepping stone’ to other careers
Internal medicine a ‘stepping stone’ to other careersType of antidepressant doesn't seem to affect suicide, suicide attempts in adults
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/1.htm
11 May 2010
CMS announces change to submission period for Medicare claims
New Doctor's Dilemma™ app for iPhone
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/6.htm
18 May 2010
Using e-mail in practice is e-asy, but exercise care
E-mail can improve communication with patients##mdash;it's even reimbursable##mdash;but it's effective only if it's used properly. One physician discusses the do's and some very important don'ts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/e-mail.htm
1 Jun 2010
Medicare cuts raised chemotherapy treatments, changed drug choices
MKSAP Quiz: Daily, nonproductive cough without hemoptysis
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/22/2.htm
22 Jun 2010