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Crafting a Resolution. Guidelines for writing resolutions are included in section 4 of the meeting manual. A standard format allows resolutions to be forwarded to other organizations for consideration and action. Crafting a Resolution. Keep in mind the following questions:
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Crafting a Resolution • Guidelines for writing resolutions are included in section 4 of the meeting manual. • A standard format allows resolutions to be forwarded to other organizations for consideration and action.
Crafting a Resolution Keep in mind the following questions: • What do I want to change? • Is there an existing policy, statute or regulation? • Who can effect the desired change? • Are there potential allies? • What are the financial consequences?
E-consultation • Whereas, e-consultation has been shown to be a service desired by a significant proportion of patients and • Whereas, e-consultation has been shown to reduce healthcare costs by 3 dollars per member per month in managed care demonstrations and • Whereas, e-consultation has been shown to reduce hospitalizations of patients with chronic disease and • Whereas, e-mail addresses for patients would facilitate advocacy objectives
E-consultation • Therefore, be it resolved, that NYACP and ACP encourage and facilitate the adoption of e-consultation by their membership and • Be it further resolved, that mechanisms be developed for adequate payment for this service. • Fiscal Note: Negligible • Prior Policy: None