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American College of Physicians Internal Medicine (IM) 2017

March 30 - April 01, 2017; San Diego, California

March 30 - April 01, 2017 San Diego, California

IM Relieve Overloaded Physicians by Overhauling Health IT Information technology in healthcare has been beneficial overall, but the administrative tasks have swamped many physicians, who need new systems, according to the American College of Physicians.
Medscape Medical News, March 27, 2017

Conference News

IM Trump Health Bill Rejected, But Fate of ACA on Shaky Ground
Medscape Medical News, April 4, 2017
IM New Tool Helps Physicians Get Schooled in MACRA
Medscape Medical News, April 3, 2017
IM Relieve Overloaded Physicians by Overhauling Health IT
Medscape Medical News, March 27, 2017

IM Treat Substance Abuse as Chronic Condition, ACP Says
Medscape Medical News, March 27, 2017
IM Healthcare Reform Will Dominate Internal Medicine Meeting
Medscape Medical News, March 23, 2017

Medicine in the Arts

Physicians Through the Ages in Poignant Paintings Public opinion of physicians has vacillated throughout history and the art of medicine is both reviled and revered

Popular News from IM 2016

ACP Tells Internists to Be Prepared for New Payment Systems The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act will streamline quality reporting requirements, but it is crucial for physicians to be informed and prepared, experts say.
Medscape Medical News, May 7, 2016
Healthcare Transformation Focus of Internal Medicine Meeting The American College of Physicians meeting will help internists adapt to the rapid changes in healthcare and provide information about emerging and challenging clinical areas.
Medscape Medical News, Apr 27, 2016
Motivational Interviewing Promotes Patient Behavior Change A collaborative approach to doctor-patient interactions can promote positive change by strengthening the patient's motivation and commitment, one expert reported.
Medscape Medical News, May 9, 2016

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