Search results for "Physician workforce"
Positions on health care reform aren't all black and white
ACP's health care positions can't be neatly labeled as coming from one political perspective or another. A wide array of issues requires consideration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/washington.htm
1 Jul 2012
Residency match numbers level off for internal medicine
The number of U.S. medical student seniors at medical schools choosing internal medicine residencies leveled off in 2012 after two years of significant increases, according to results from the 2012 Match Day.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/1.htm
20 Mar 2012
Global outlook toward improving America's health care system
The College's educational programs, products and services are recognized and valued internationally, even as the College takes on a decidedly global membership. More than 30% of the College's members are international medical graduates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/02/presidents.htm
1 Feb 2012
Minorities bring med school applications to all-time high
First-time applicants to medical school reached an all-time high in 2011, increasing by 2.6% over last year to about 32,700 students, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/1.htm
1 Nov 2011
Debt deal could hurt programs crucial to internal medicine
Politicians often choose to wait until the absolute last minute to strike a deal on difficult decisions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2011
AMA seeks to coordinate physician re-entry programs
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced new recommendations to improve the process for physicians who want to re-enter clinical medical practice after years in academic, business or personal pursuits.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/5.htm
1 Feb 2011
Medical home model might be health care's next great change
The patient-centered medical home might be health care next transformational innovation, one that will allow primary care to survive and thrive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/presidents.htm
1 Jan 2011
Health care reform at the precipice: What happens next?
A snapshot of health care reform as Congress takes a mid-summer break. Multiple bills need to be reconciled, while members of Congress face increasing pressure from advertising and lobbying.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/09/washington.htm
1 Sep 2009
Strengthen primary care to heal the U.S. health care system
Internists need to keep elected officials on-track for reforming health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/president.htm
1 Nov 2008
ACP presses its case for payments, pilots and primary care
Leadership Day attendees focused on three key areas when they met with their congress people for comprehensive payment reforms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/07/leadershipday.htm
1 Jul 2008