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Readers respond about retail clinic guidelines and EMRs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2008
Regents offer solutions to primary care shortage
The Board of Regents on Monday approved a policy monograph which offers several solutions to the impending shortage of primary care physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/regents2.htm
1 May 2009
After beating cancer, survivors need a medical home
Breast cancer survivors often drift away from their primary care provider—sometimes for years. A shared care model could help these women head off the other diseases that may also affect them, such as hypertension or diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/editors.htm
1 May 2009
Rural experience, global perspective for health care reform
In the midst of an economic recession and escalating health care costs, the College develops directions and solutions for health care reform.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2009
Universal care frees doctors to take ‘all measures required’
The ability of physicians to meet the new demands of a modern Hippocratic oath requires universal coverage as outlined by ACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2009
What's next for breast cancer screening?
Mammography screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force set off a firestorm of controversy. But now that the flames have subsided, doctors need to know what to tell their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2010
Med schools promoting care for underserved
To encourage primary care careers, medical schools are offering students shortened specialty rotations in favor of fast-track graduation, half-tuition forgiveness and having students follow patients wherever they go in the health system. Different teaching models emphasize continuity of care over snapshots of diagnoses, and place students in the clinics where they can fulfill the nation's need for rural care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/02/education.htm
1 Feb 2010
HRSA offers grant funds to expand primary care
Mylotarg withdrawn from market
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/9.htm
29 Jun 2010
Budget brinkmanship may yet impact health care reform
An election is held. The political party that promised to change the direction of American politics wins a lopsided victory.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/04/washington.htm
1 Apr 2011
Vote for your favorite entry
ACP InternistWeekly's cartoon caption contest continues. Readers can vote for their favorite caption to determine the winner.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/11/10.htm
11 Feb 2014