ACP InternistWeekly
Welcome to the June 30 issue of ACP InternistSM Weekly, an update for internists published every Tuesday by the American College of Physicians.
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In the News for the Week of 6-30-09
Highlights
- 7% of patients not told about abnormal lab results
- No need to monitor bisphosphonate effects in first three years
- Knee replacements worth the price, and surgeon's experience matters
Test yourself
- MKSAP quiz: breast cancer risk
Internists and compensation
- Compensation for primary and specialty care losing against inflation
- Still time to earn bonus payment for Medicare reporting
Immunization update
- CDC encourages pneumococcal vaccination during H1N1 outbreak
From ACP Internist
- Latest issue online and coming to your mailbox
From the College
- ACP books available on new eBooks Web site
- Survey asks internists to evaluate value of genomics agency's services
- Embracing a culture of cost-effective health care
- ACP Practice SolutionsSM introduces medical home toolkit
Cartoon caption contest
- And the winner is …
Editorial note: ACP InternistWeekly will not be published next week due to the Independence Day holiday.
Physician editor: Darren Taichman, ACP Member
Highlights
.7% of patients not told about abnormal lab results
Abnormal test results were not reported to patients more than 7% of the time in a recent study of primary care practices. More…
.No need to monitor bisphosphonate effects in first three years
Routine monitoring of bone density is unnecessary for women in their first three years of bisphosphonate treatment, according to a new study. More…
.Knee replacements worth the price, and surgeon's experience matters
Total knee arthroplasty is cost-effective, and high-volume hospitals get better outcomes at a lower cost, researchers reported. More…
Test yourself
.MKSAP quiz: breast cancer risk
A 47-year-old white, premenopausal woman is concerned about developing breast cancer and wants to know if there is anything she can do to reduce her risk for this disease. What is most appropriate intervention for lowering her risk? More…
Internists and compensation
.Physician compensation for primary and specialty care losing against inflation
Physician pay in primary and specialty care declined against inflation in 2008, and internists fared the worst in primary care, according to the Medical Group Management Association's report. More…
.Still time to earn bonus payment for Medicare reporting
Physicians and other eligible professionals can still qualify to earn incentive payments through the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) for 2009. More…
Immunization update
.CDC encourages pneumococcal vaccination during H1N1 outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends a single dose of PPSV23 for all people 65 years and older and for persons 2 to 64 years of age with certain high-risk conditions. More…
From ACP Internist
.Latest issue online and coming to your mailbox
The next issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox. In July we digest genome testing, cardiac risk for diabetics and self-reported diagnoses. More…
From the College
.ACP books available on eBooks Web site
More than 40 books published by ACP Press are now available for purchase in digital format. More…
.Survey asks internists to evaluate value of genomics agency's services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking internists to evaluate the products and process of the Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention. More…
.Embracing a culture of cost-effective health care
Steven Weinberger, FACP, continues his monthly column for KevinMd.com with a look at the some of the reasons for the overuse or misuse of diagnostic testing. More…
.ACP Practice SolutionsSM introduces medical home toolkit
ACP's Medical Home Builder (MHB) is being offered to support practices moving toward a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. More…
Cartoon caption contest
.And the winner is …
Readers have chosen the winner of the latest cartoon contest, where our audience provide the most original and amusing caption. More…
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Test yourself
A 47-year-old white, premenopausal woman is concerned about developing breast cancer and wants to know if there is anything she can do to reduce her risk for this disease. What is most appropriate intervention for lowering her risk?
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