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Measuring high-quality depression care
ACP's Performance Measurement Committee looked at eight quality measures for major depressive disorder (MDD) and voted to support one on suicide risk assessment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/measuring-high-quality-depression-care.htm
1 Sep 2024
Q&A with ACP's President on COVID-19 vaccines
George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, MACP, ACP's President, recently discussed the difference between third shots and boosters and other complexities of vaccination, as well as offered advice to internists on getting more patients vaccinated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/1.htm
23 Nov 2021
Q&A: Dealing with COVID-19 vaccine allocation, distribution
The new availability of vaccines has highlighted the challenges of allocation and distribution, which were the focus of a recent forum hosted by ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2021
Making the rounds in the halls of Congress
Hundreds of ACP member physicians advocated for internal medicine at the annual Leadership Day.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/making-the-rounds-in-the-halls-of-congress.htm
1 Sep 2024
ACP co-hosts webinar tomorrow on new accountable care organization model
The webinar is for primary care physicians interested in participating in the new Accountable Care Organization Primary Care Flex Model, a voluntary CMS program that will provide more predictable payments by testing primary care capitation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/16/5.htm
16 Jul 2024
Top tips to nail your next presentation
Early career physicians can follow several tips and tricks for delivering engaging, impactful presentations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/top-tips-to-nail-your-next-presentation.htm
1 Apr 2024
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of daily palpitations
A 41-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of daily palpitations that last minutes at a time and resolve spontaneously. The palpitations are not associated with any specific activity. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate initial test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/04/09/3.htm
9 Apr 2024
Everyday symptoms could point to potential PTSD
A clinical practice guideline can help clinicians screen for, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a related condition, acute stress disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/everyday-symptoms-could-point-to-potential-ptsd.htm
1 May 2024
Q&A: Conquering the ABCs of coding and documentation
Early career physicians may feel overwhelmed by having to document the care they provide, but an expert explains why it's not as confusing as it used to be.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/qanda-conquering-the-abcs-of-coding-and-documentation.htm
1 Feb 2024
Low testosterone levels in men associated with mortality risk
Data from this new systematic review support the hypothesis that hypogonadism is associated with higher cardiovascular and/or all-cause mortality, an accompanying editorial stated.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/14/1.htm
14 May 2024