Search results for "Health insurance"
Battling the hydra of the medical-industrial complex
ACP leadership has developed a new vision for the future of American health care in order to achieve universal coverage and improve access, reduce costs, improve the dysfunctional payment system, and reduce administrative burdens and excessive complexity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/04/battling-the-hydra-of-the-medical-industrial-complex.htm
1 Apr 2020
Managing your online presence simply, economically
Social media takes time, a scarce and precious resource for physicians. But just a few hours a month can be enough to empower physicians in myriad ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/managing-your-online-presence-simply-economically.htm
1 Mar 2018
Federal government expands mental health parity coverage
MKSAP Quiz: diagnostics for viral hepatitis
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/2.htm
9 Feb 2010
Cut costs without cutting corners to keep the office efficient
Today's health care environment demands that physicians wring every last drop of efficiency from their practices. Here's five easy ways to accomplish that.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/MGMA.htm
1 Feb 2011
Make path to health one of least resistance
Behavioral economics explains why patients sacrifice their long-term health for short term rewards, and suggests ways that internists can easily convince them to change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/one.htm
1 May 2008
Varying appearance of generic pills may affect medication adherence after MI
Adherence to medications after myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with cardiovascular disease may be affected by variation in pill appearance, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/4.htm
15 Jul 2014
Employer exemptions can create gaps in preventive services
The prospect of universal health insurance coverage was threatened when the Supreme Court carved out exemptions to employer-based health coverage, ACP's president says in his column about the College's support of the Affordable Care Act and preventive services without cost sharing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/presidents.htm
1 Sep 2014
A taxing season for Obamacare
April's tax filings may create sticker shock among the electorate, testing whether the gains in health care access made by millions of people can be sustained.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2015
Insurance company's anti-antacid project had little effect
Low-risk, low-PSA prostate cancer receiving aggressive interventions
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/03/5.htm
3 Aug 2010
Growth of free clinics driven by students
The number of medical schools with student-run free clinics has more than doubled in the past decade. Much of that growth is motivated by students who want experience with patients earlier in their training and have a desire to help people in need.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/free-clinics.htm
1 May 2015