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