Effective Aug. 1, the Academy's Socioeconomics Division will have a new name: the Practice Support Division.
The new moniker has an updated feel, and it also better describes the diverse activities of the division.
New Name, Same Commitment
Academy Introduces 'Practice Support Division'
By News Staff
Once known primarily for its expertise in health care financing and physician payment issues, the division has expanded its borders to include private sector advocacy, quality improvement, practice management, coding and laboratory proficiency testing.
"The term 'socioeconomics' has become an anachronism, and very few organizations continue to use the title," said John Swanson, director of the division. "This division's scope has expanded to the point where its title has lost relevancy.
"All of the division's work is centered on helping members succeed in their practices. 'Practice Support Division' is a much better fit for the services we provide."
"The term 'socioeconomics' has become an anachronism, and very few organizations continue to use the title," said John Swanson, director of the division. "This division's scope has expanded to the point where its title has lost relevancy.
"All of the division's work is centered on helping members succeed in their practices. 'Practice Support Division' is a much better fit for the services we provide."
