Internists discuss the Quality Payment Program; share implementation experiences

San Diego, March 31, 2017 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) convened a panel today to discuss the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP).  The panel took place during a press briefing at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.

Internists recommend how to prevent and treat substance use disorders

Drug overdose deaths, particularly from opioids such as prescription pain relievers and heroin, is a rising epidemic

San Diego, March 30, 2017 -- Internists from the American College of Physicians (ACP) offered recommendations to prevent and treat substance use disorders today at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017, ACP’s annual scientific meeting.

Internists Say Patient Care Needs to Come Before Paperwork

San Diego, March 30, 2017 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) convened a panel today to discuss what ACP is doing to reduce the administrative burdens facing physicians in health care and how excessive administrative tasks negatively impact physician wellness and patient care.  The panel took place during a press briefing at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.

New Tool Helps Internists Prepare for the Quality Payment Program

San Diego, March 30, 2017 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) today launched a new tool to help members prepare for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).  The Quality Payment Advisor (QPA) is a web-based tool that will assess practice readiness.

ACP Aims to Reduce Administrative Burden on Docs

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https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/acp/64254
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MedPage Today

Annals of Internal Medicine and ACP Announce Recipients of Junior Investigator Recognition Awards

Philadelphia, March 29, 2017 --  Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians (ACP) will honor Gustaf Edgren, MD, PhD, and John N. Mafi, MD, MPH, with Junior Investigator Recognition Awards at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017, ACP’s annual scientific meeting in San Diego from March 30-April 1.

Heroin use, addiction up sharply among U.S. whites: study

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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-heroin-idUSKBN1702F4
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Reuters

ACP Decries Devastating Impact of Climate Change Order

Washington (March 28, 2017) President Trump’s executive order on climate change will have a devastating impact on public health, said the American College of Physicians (ACP) today.  President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to roll back the major ways that the U.S. is combatting air pollution.

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