Search results for "Firearms"
Firearm-related injuries, deaths in Charleston and beyond
A reflection on recent tragedies leads to embracement of initiatives meant to stem the tide of gun violence.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/presidents.htm
1 Oct 2015
2005-2015: ACP hits 100; still going strong
ACP pursues political goals, such as health care reform and the reduction of firearms-related deaths and injuries.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/centennial.htm
1 Nov 2015
Improving the practice environment and payment reform
Recent examples and accomplishments of ACP advocacy toward improving the practice environment include increasing payments to internists, reducing administrative burdens, promoting continuity of care and access to physicians, and reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/presidents.htm
1 Nov 2015
On gun violence, ACP advocates moving from crisis to action
The recent incidents of gun violence in San Bernardino, Calif., and Colorado Springs, Colo., and the 6-month anniversary of the shootings at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C., reinforce the need for change and reform on several fronts.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/2.htm
8 Dec 2015
Multitasking at the heart of ACP's many roles
ACP is an organization that can balance multiple goals of administrative acumen and strength, robust public policy development, and a proven track record of improving the lives of the patients served by its members.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2016
Physicians legally allowed to ask patients about firearms
The literature shows that although many physicians report that they believe they have a right and responsibility to counsel patients about firearms, they are also unfamiliar with firearms themselves, with the benefits and risks of firearm ownership, and with what to say during counseling.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2016
Former EVP/CEO reflects on his tenure at the College
ACP's outgoing EVP/CEO reflects on his 6 years at the College's helm and his plans for the future.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/QandA.htm
1 Nov 2016
After the election, a time for reflection
The new administration the Congress will force us to rethink our priorities, values, and approach to economic, geopolitical, environmental, educational, religious, and social issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2017
ACP engages in the political process because it is necessary
There is almost nothing that physicians and the larger health care system can do for patients that isn't affected by what comes down from Washington. ACP must become involved in the political process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2017
Large spikes in handgun acquisitions seen in aftermath of mass shootings
The number of handguns acquired in California increased sharply in the first 12 weeks following the Newtown and San Bernardino mass shootings, especially among women, whites and Hispanics, and first-time buyers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/02/1.htm
2 May 2017