Search results for "Elections"
New College resource analyzes health platforms of presidential candidates
The 2012 presidential election is underway, and the leading candidates have begun to release details about their proposals relating to health care in the U.S.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/9.htm
10 Jan 2012
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
Officer and Regent 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 2012 in New Orleans.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/regents.htm
1 Mar 2012
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
Microscopic genes affected by macroeconomic events
Genes may express themselves differently, depending upon their environment. So, economic disparities and differences in access to health care could impact a person's health. In an era of personalized care, technology, biology and business intersect in novel ways.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/genomics.htm
1 Mar 2012
Haggling over health care reform is like a children's game
Health care reform has made progress with internists already seeing bonus reimbursement in their offices. But the Affordable Care Act is about to run smack into the Supreme Court, and what happens there could result in any range of outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2012
Governance committee seeks Regent, Treasurer candidates for 2013
The ACP Governance Committee oversees the process for nominating and electing Masters and Fellows of the College to the Board of Regents and is beginning the process of seeking Regents to join the Board in May 2013. The position of Treasurer will also open in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/01/11.htm
1 May 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
Governance Committee seeks Regent and Treasurer candidates for 2013
The Governance Committee is beginning the process of seeking Regents and Treasurer to join the Board in May 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/regents.htm
1 May 2012
Governance Committee seeks Regent and Treasurer candidates for 2013
ACP's Governance Committee, which oversees the process for nominating and electing Masters and Fellows of the College to the Board of Regents, is beginning the process of seeking Regents to join the Board in May 2013. The position of Treasurer will also open in 2013.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/13.htm
5 Jun 2012