The ACP Board of Regents identified the 6 initiatives below (in no particular order) as particularly high priorities for FY 2015-16,
in addition to other projects and operations, and expects time and financial resources to be allocated to support progress.
in addition to other projects and operations, and expects time and financial resources to be allocated to support progress.
Goal #1Increase the number and engagement of ACP members through expanded and customized outreach to members and non members that increases knowledge of ACP’s mission and focus and the benefits of membership; development of ACP Ambassador and Member Engagement programs; improved support for hospital medicine specialists; and configuring a suite of products and services for institutions and groups. [Goals 2 and 7]
Goal #2Help ACP members experience greater professional satisfaction and fulfillment by developing resources to decrease burnout, and promote resilience and practice efficiencies; advocating for change in the underlying causes of dissatisfaction; and facilitating effective use of HIT and awareness of reporting requirements and timelines. [Goals 3, 4 and 5]
Goal #3Facilitate transitions to value based payment (VBP) and delivery models through (a) advocacy for changes in Medicare payment policies that reimburse services outside the face-to-face visit; and (b) developing a comprehensive member-support strategy that integrates (i) clinical guidance; (ii) identification of sound performance measures and promotion of appropriate use; (iii) use of health information technology, such as registries and other reporting mechanisms; (iv) practice transformation and quality improvement; and (v) patient centered approaches to care, such as shared decision- making resources. [Goals 3 and 4]
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Goal #4Advocate for continuing reform of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process to achieve greater relevance, value and transparency for all internists by providing input about the nature, direction and content of the program. [Goal 4]
Goal #5Develop and implement a multi-year strategy to increase ACP’s visibility in major academic centers that engages ACP governance to establish local connections in order to demonstrate the value of ACP to academic leaders and faculty and establish an early-career commitment to ACP among residents and subspecialty fellows. [Goals 2, 5, 6 and 7]
Goal #6Redesign ACP’s approach to setting clinical standards so that guidance from ACP is in areas of high value to internal medicine physicians; succinct; always current; easily accessible through multiple modalities; reflects the perspectives of subspecialists and patients; and includes access to related information for patients, practice improvement programs, and appropriate performance measures. [Goals 1 and 2]
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