Search results for "Health insurance"
Primary care visits declining while urgent care use is on the rise, study finds
Early evidence indicates a decline in per capita primary care visits, with possible explanations including the rise of urgent care, telemedicine, and high-deductible health insurance plans, study authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/02/04/4.htm
4 Feb 2020
Studies evaluate effects of tea, alcohol consumption on long-term health
Consumption of black tea was associated with lower mortality risk over about a decade, while reducing alcohol consumption from heavy levels to moderate or mild is associated with lower rates of overall and alcohol-related cancer.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2022
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023
Cardiovascular medications underused in Hispanic/Latino patients with PAD
Efforts to improve peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment in Hispanic/Latino populations are needed, including improved access to health care and more guideline-adherent treatment, according to the authors of a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/11/5.htm
11 Aug 2020
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/2019/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2019
8 ways that members can guide College activities
ACP's members can meet the challenges of today's world by becoming more involved in their local chapters, serving on national committees, or running for leadership positions within the national organization.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2017
Candidates split on staying with employer health coverage
Employer-based coverage is the backbone of the current U.S. health insurance system. Is that a good or bad thing?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/09/campaign.htm
1 Sep 2008
Health policy after the election
The 2016 elections will have huge consequences for health policy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/washington.htm
1 Nov 2016
Middle-age adults getting less colorectal cancer screening than retirement-age adults
Specific population-based efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening are needed so that patients start at age 50 years and continue through age 75 years for the most benefit, study authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/2.htm
24 Mar 2020
Helping more patients quit smoking
Asking patients about smoking and advising them to quit is not enough to set them up for success.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/06/helping-more-patients-quit-smoking.htm
1 Jun 2022