ACP Issues Guidance for Colorectal Cancer Screening of Average-Risk Adults Who Do Not Have Symptoms
Screening for colorectal cancer can reduce occurrences, deaths from the disease
Internists Applaud CMS for Raising Payments for Office Visits, Reducing Documentation in Final Payment Rule
Washington, D.C. November 4, 2019 – The ý (ACP) commends the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for improving payment for evaluation and management (E/M) codes and reducing documentation burdens in the final rule for the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
ACP Advance Physician-Led Coaching Service showcased in Nov. 6 webinar
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Patient Priorities Care curriculum considers older patients’ care goals
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http://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/5.htm
ý celebrates National Internal Medicine Day
ACP recognizes the contributions of internal medicine physicians to patient care
Philadelphia, October 22, 2019 – The ý (ACP) has officially established National Internal Medicine Day on the National Day Calendar, which will be celebrated on October 28 each year. This day recognizes internal medicine specialists and subspecialists who are united by a commitment to excellence and who make a difference in the lives of their patients every day.
Latest Core IM podcast episode features “Casablanca Strategy” of diagnosis
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ACP and 41 Leading Organizations Announce Agreement on Call to Action to Reduce Gun Violence
Call to action offers recommendations to mitigate gun violence across the country
New online collection of point-of-care ultrasound modules available
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ACP members get seamless access to the latest release of DynaMed
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https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/08/5.htm
Internists Commend CMS for Bolstering Primary Care and Supporting Patients in Proposed Physician Fee Schedule
ACP submits comments on 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program Proposed Rules
Washington, D.C. September 27, 2019 – The ý (ACP) applauds the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2020, released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in July, for recognizing the value of cognitive services in providing quality patient care.