Search results for "Access to care"
When will the lights go out on fee-for-service?
Physicians have been paid according to the number of visits or procedures they bill for a very long time, almost half a century for Medicare.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/washington.htm
1 Jul 2011
What can the audience expect from Congress' second act?
Congress' dysfunction has led to record-low approval ratings of 11%, and continued delays in resolving issues important to physicians, such as reimbursement and medical education.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/washington.htm
1 Feb 2012
States eye health care reform if federal law is overturned
The Supreme Court is ruling on the constitutionality of health care reform, leaving states in the position of having to plan for any eventuality. Letting the states take the lead in health care reform remains a viable option.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/washington.htm
1 May 2012
Why ACP must speak out against discrimination
While the country has surely made enormous progress in the past half-century in advancing equality and diversity, it's important to remember history when we consider the medical profession's obligation now to challenge discriminatory policies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/why-acp-must-speak-out-against-discrimination.htm
1 Oct 2017
What is the state of American health care in this election year?
ACP's annual report on the state of health care cites proposed budget cuts as the biggest threat to recent advances made by health care reform. And more advances could be affected by the outcome of the presidential elections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2012
Nominees named for College Officer and Regent positions
The Nominations Committee of ACP places in nomination candidates for the position of president-elect, treasurer and other regent nominees.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2009
Mistrust, costs, side effects keep patients from taking pills
Medication non-adherence is a big problem—much bigger than most physicians realize. The first step in getting patients to adhere is understanding the reasons why they don't.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/adherence.htm
1 Feb 2009
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/2023/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2023
Early acts by president presage bigger health care changes
President Biden wants to shake up health care policy in a direction that ACP has long called for on many issues. Congress will have a big say in whether grander and bigger changes occur.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/early-acts-by-president-presage-bigger-health-care-changes.htm
1 Mar 2021
Time to call out scare tactics blocking needed reform
The American College of Physicians aims to offer health care reforms that will ensure that all Americans have access to coverage and care at a price that they, and the country, can afford.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/time-to-call-out-scare-tactics-blocking-needed-reform.htm
1 Sep 2019