Search results for "Quality improvement"
Signs of progress for MOC, but more work needed
The past year's worth of advocacy to improve the Maintenance of Certification process has succeeded, in part, but the issue will remain in front of ACP leadership in coming years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/presidents.htm
1 Apr 2016
When trials are cut short, who benefits?
Does speeding a potentially effective drug to market benefit patients, or does it benefit drug companies? Internists are left to decide.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/01/trials.htm
1 Jan 2009
Cholesterol management becomes more complicated
This issue covers topics such as cholesterol management, wearable health care technology, and post-traumatic stress disorder after a life-threatening illness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/11/editors.htm
1 Nov 2015
Some transitional care interventions more effective than others for reducing readmissions and mortality following hospitalizations for heart failure
Home-visit programs and multidisciplinary clinics reduced all-cause readmission and mortality for up to 6 months following hospitalizations for heart failure, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/6.htm
3 Jun 2014
White House expert advises docs on meaningful use of EHRs
The White House's national coordinator for health information technology offers advice on implementing and using electronic health records, and specifics on the incentive program that promises more reimbursement for adopters.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/ehr.htm
1 Nov 2010
Primary care works in cooperative, close-knit North Dakota
Eccentricities and efficiencies make North Dakota rise to the top quartiles of health care rankings for access, quality, use, equity and outcomes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/11/dakota.htm
1 Nov 2008
Dividing the pie by keeping it simple
Looking for the perfect compensation plan for your practice? Here's the secret.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/thirteen.htm
1 May 2008
Tackling gender disparities from the ground up
The WEL (Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership) Program is aimed at address early- to mid-career female physicians and health care leaders, with the goals of providing networking and education regarding leadership skills and other support mechanisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/tackling-gender-disparities-from-the-ground-up.htm
1 Sep 2019
Inappropriate antibiotic use for acute bronchitis decreased with decision support
Decision support resulted in less inappropriate use of antibiotics for acute bronchitis in primary care, a recent study showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/29/4.htm
29 Jan 2013
Guidelines call for depression screening
Guidelines call for internists to screen for depression, but only if they can offer support once they make a diagnosis. Internists who've already achieved this describe how they did so, and how it's benefited their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/depression.htm
1 Mar 2010