Gretchen Henkel
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Survey: Steady Increase in Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Offerings in U.S. Hospitals
February 10, 2012
Study author says hospitals are responding to patients who want "the best that both conventional and alternative medicine can offer.”
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Patient Engagement Critical
January 4, 2012
Patients, families must be engaged, empowered in med-rec process
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Med-Rec Experts Discuss Prevention Strategies
January 4, 2012
Ted Tsomides discusses four elements that lead to med-rec confusion; Blake J. Lesselroth talks about EHRs and the “true record”
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Put Medical School Debt in Perspective As You Enter Job Market
December 28, 2011
Understanding, planning key to successful debt repayment
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Reconciliation Act
December 21, 2011
“Med rec” translates to effective communication at every transition of care; experts say hospitalists should own the initiative
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AMA Policy Opposes Switch to ICD-10
December 20, 2011
New coding system disproportionately burdens physicians in practice, but hospital-tied organizations maintain it will boost quality
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Partner with Pharmacy to Maximize Patient Care
November 11, 2011
Pharmacists are valuable resources for medication reconciliation and patient counseling
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Fear Not the Switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10
October 20, 2011
With thoughtful planning and a step-wise approach, changing to the new coding sets need not be stressful, say experts
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How Hospitalists Can Team with Nursing to Improve Patient Care
October 3, 2011
Important coordinators of care, nurses can help hospitalists build relationships
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Super-Commuters
October 1, 2011
The pros and cons of working far from home.