1. 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.

2. 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?

3. 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, addresses for patients would facilitate advocacy objectives

4. 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