 ACPM develops and advocates for public and
practice policies consistent with scientific
principles of the discipline of preventive
medicine. ACPM carries out its policy
activities by:
- Analyzing
and responding to legislation,
regulation, and
policy related to preventive medicine
- Developing
ACPM policy statements and position
papers
- Educating
policy makers about preventive
medicine and public health issues
- Tapping preventive medicine physicians to
serve on federal advisory committees
and panels
- Developing grassroots
strategy to mobilize members into
action
Important
policy issues for the College include: 1)
bioterrorism preparedness and response; 2) financing for
preventive medicine residency training; 3) tobacco
prevention and control; 4) coverage of
preventive health services; 5)
federal support for prevention programs;
6) promotion of healthy lifestyles; 7)
improving patient safety
The
ACPM policy process includes the following
components:
The
ACPM Policy Setting and Implementation
Process provides a comprehensive blueprint
for how ACPM develops and carries out
policy.
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