Search results for "Board of Regents"
Call for fall 2016 Board of Governors resolutions
Initiating a resolution provides ACP members an opportunity to focus attention at the ACP national level on a particular issue or topic that concerns them.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/26/6.htm
26 Jan 2016
The triple aim must turn into the quadruple aim. Here's why.
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com, discussing his campaign to get doctors to start talking about the “quadruple aim” instead of the “triple aim.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/02/6.htm
2 Feb 2016
Officers and Regents election results announced
The election of Officers and Regents has been completed. Terms become effective at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting at Internal Medicine Meeting 2016 in Washington, D.C.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Pros and cons of performance measurements
In his latest column at KevinMD.com, ACP's Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, looks at the good and the bad of clinical metrics and performance measurements and what needs to change.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/08/6.htm
8 Mar 2016
Facing depression in medical residency
Depression can be prevalent during medical residency, with long hours and social deprivation as contributing factors. Concerningly, the farther residents are into their training, the more depression rates rise. Some programs are delving into their trainees' psychological well-being.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/depression.htm
1 Apr 2016
Why physicians need to interpret lab results
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a post that contends that while direct patient access to test results has potential benefits, interpretation by a physician is needed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/6.htm
5 Apr 2016
ACP testimony highlights educational efforts, recommends steps to implement MACRA
The College highlighted 3 priorities as the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 is implemented: to establish better measures and less burdensome reporting, to create realistic pathways for patient-centered medical homes, and to define eligible alternative payment measure requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2016
Clarity of vision sets the stage for ACP's work
Much has been achieved in the past year, such as repealing the sustainable growth rate formula. New goals include advocating for further changes to Maintenance of Certification and helping physicians transition to new models of care delivery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2016
The ever-expanding list of reasons for a doctor's note
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his monthly column at KevinMD.com in a post about the evolution of the requests for a doctor's note.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/6.htm
17 May 2016
ACP announces next Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, FACP, has served ACP in many roles, and will continue to carry out ACP's mission in her new role as ACP's EVP/CEO.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/1.htm
17 May 2016