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Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Mar 2020
First device approved to treat congenital heart disease
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/first-device-approved-to-treat-congenital-heart-disease.htm
1 May 2021
Looking at LARCs in primary care
This issue includes stories on long-acting reversible contraceptives, medications for type 2 diabetes, and issues affecting the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/editors-note.htm
1 May 2022
Bisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
Bisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/2.htm
30 Mar 2010
Societies stress shared decision making in updated lipids performance measures
Better patient outcomes are realized only if patients agree with, act on, and adhere to their doctors' advice for 5 to 10 years, but up to half of patients stop statins at 1 to 2 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/15/5.htm
15 Dec 2015
Internists can help with alcohol misuse
New legislation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that insurance plans cover alcohol treatment as an essential health care benefit, prompting internists to integrate care for alcohol use disorders into their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/alcohol.htm
1 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Colorectal cancer screening without colon preparation
A 65-year-old man is interested in initial colorectal cancer screening but adamantly refuses to undergo colon preparation and does not want to modify his diet. Medical and family histories and physical exam results are unremarkable, and he takes no medications. What is the most appropriate screening test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2019
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
The first 10 practices to sign up for the Diabetes Collaborative Registry will also have the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/5.htm
14 Jul 2015
Call for spring 2016 Board of Governors resolutions
The deadline for submitting new resolutions to be heard at the spring 2016 Board of Governors meeting is Oct. 7, 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/04/5.htm
4 Aug 2015
Increasing colorectal cancer screening
Screening rates increased from 2000 to 2015 but continue to lag behind goal levels.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/increasing-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Jan 2019