Richard Quinn
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Temporary Staffing Common in HM, Study Reports
October 5, 2011
Locum tenens positions offer flexibility and higher compensation, recruiter says
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Transferring “Boarders” Could Save Millions
October 4, 2011
A pilot project that transferred “boarded” patients from one hospital’s ED to an inpatient bed at another nearby hospital in the same health system suggests that the concept could save hospitals millions. “Improvement in Emergency Department Treatment Capacity: A Health System Integration Approac
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The Earlier, the Better
October 1, 2011
Aggressive bed management increases capacity and revenue-generating opportunities without added costs
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Study: Rural Hospitals Behind IT Curve
October 1, 2011
Only a sliver of rural hospitals would meet the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) criteria to qualify for “meaningful use” of health information technology (HIT), according to a new study, but that could be a window for HM group leaders to take the reins of technology projects. “
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: A Discharge Solution—or Problem?
October 1, 2011
Although helpful for some, discharge lounges won’t solve systemic bed-management issues
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Experts discuss strategies to improve early discharges
October 1, 2011
Emergency Nurses Association President AnnMarie Papa discusses patient partnerships; Ken Simone explains the pressures hospitals face in moving patients and potential incentives to get nurses on board the early-discharge train
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Tackling Readmissions Together
September 28, 2011
Study shows team-based care helps prevent readmissions
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Deadline Extension for Bundled Payments Program
September 21, 2011
HM group leaders should monitor CMS’ new risk-reward arrangements
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Hospitalists See Value in Palliative Care
September 7, 2011
An increasing number of hospitals are adding specialized teams
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Antibiotic Overuse Linked to C. Diff Infections
August 31, 2011
Epidemiologist urges hospitalists to take minimalist approach
