Search results for "Patient care"
New research links empathy to outcomes
Everyone wants to have a physician who understands what they're feeling, but it's not just about human contact; better clinical outcomes can result from physician empathy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/empathy.htm
1 Mar 2013
Value-based payments a new source of reimbursement, penalties
Value-based payments are meant to adjust Medicare and Medicaid payments according to performance. Take concrete actions to recoup more reimbursement and avoid nonparticipation penalties.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/VBP.htm
1 Mar 2013
‘Information overload’ may cause missed EHR alerts
Electronic health records (EHRs) routinely alert clinicians to abnormal test results, but there is potential for these alerts to be missed, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/2.htm
12 Mar 2013
Learn to see signs of an often fatal disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension can be recognized and treated. But it remains a diagnosis that is often missed, and the delay can lead to a rapidly progressing and fatal outcome. Learn the signs beyond a patient who reports “being out of breath.”.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/pulmonology.htm
1 Apr 2013
Unique aspect of internship involves learning to meet needs
An intern learns to balance patient needs with his own, following the guidance of senior residents and mentors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/residents.htm
1 Apr 2013
ICD-10 summit to be held in April
The American Health Information Management Association's 2013 ICD-10 CM/PCS and Computer-Assisted Coding Summit will be held April 22-24 at the Hilton Baltimore in Maryland.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/02/6.htm
2 Apr 2013
Role of non-physician providers in patient care
Yul Ejnes, MD, MACP, continues his column at KevinMD.com, about the role of non-physician providers in patient care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/23/6.htm
23 Apr 2013
Professional excellence, service make ACP essential
In her first column, ACP's incoming president reflects on how internists can make themselves essential to their patients through membership in the College.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2013
Internship reflects how patient care guides medical education
Our columnist reflects on his just-completed intern year.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/residents.htm
1 Jul 2013
Success in ACOs depends on collaboration
Physicians should consider culture, autonomy and resources before jumping in.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/acos.htm
1 Jul 2013