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Chapter awardees
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the summer/fall of 2016.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/awards.htm
1 Nov 2016
Chapter awardees
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the winter of 2016.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/awardees.htm
1 Mar 2017
Detecting depression just as important in the elderly
Raising the issue of mental health is key in the elderly, by asking patients how often they talk to other people, if they're getting help with daily activities, or if they are feeling isolated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/detecting-depression-just-as-important-in-the-elderly.htm
1 Feb 2022
Chapter awardees announced
In recognition of their outstanding service, these exceptional individuals received chapter awards in the spring of 2018.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/chapter-awardees-announced.htm
1 Mar 2018
Debates tackle clinical relevance of GI disorders
The conditions of ineffective esophageal motility and eosinophilic esophagitis underwent debate between experts about their clinical significance and best management practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/debates-tackle-clinical-relevance-of-gi-disorders.htm
1 Jul 2021
Updated recommendations issued on ART for HIV infection
Antiretroviral therapy is recommended for almost all patients with HIV infection as soon as possible after diagnosis, and for initial therapy, an integrase strand transfer inhibitor plus two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is generally recommended.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/1.htm
31 Jul 2018
Programs start early to promote health careers
Rural facilities are recruiting their next generation of doctors early##mdash;from high school. They're offering paid, entry-level jobs to immerse the youngest scholars in a health care environment with the hope they'll pursue careers in the field.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/education.htm
1 May 2012
Human Diagnosis Project named semifinalist in MacArthur Foundation competition
Human Dx, supported by the American College of Physicians and several other medical societies and boards, will deliver an open, online system that provides public health and safety net institutions access to subspecialty medical expertise, helping to close a critical gap in access for uninsured patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/28/6.htm
28 Feb 2017
Inside CPT and RUC: How a code becomes a code
ACP's input into the determination of relative value units (RVUs) for codes has resulted in several wins for primary care physicians over the past few years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/inside-cpt-and-ruc-how-a-code-becomes-a-code.htm
1 Apr 2022
Optimism on outpatient COVID-19 treatment options
ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine's seventh forum on COVID-19 tackled new and existing treatments amid a rising number of cases from the omicron variant.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/optimism-on-outpatient-covid-19-treatment-options.htm
1 Jan 2022