News
Prevention of HF Readmissions: Best Results With Home Visits and Multidisciplinary Clinics
July 24, 2014
Which transitional care interventions are most effective in preventing readmissions in patients hospitalized with heart failure?
News
Society of Hospital Medicine Backs Bill to Modify Hospital Readmissions Program
July 17, 2014
Proposed legislation would exempt some inpatient admissions conditions, account for high-risk Medicare and Medicaid patients
News
Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infection Prevention Paying Off
July 17, 2014
CDC campaign to reduce central-line-associated bloodstream infections saves millions in hospital reimbursements
News
Quality Initiatives Earn Low Marks
July 2, 2014
Most think QI measures don't improve inpatient care: online survey by The Hospitalist
News
Inhaled Corticosteroids Increase Risk of Serious Pneumonia in Patients with COPD
July 2, 2014
Risk is higher with fluticasone, lower with budesonide
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LISTEN NOW: Highlights of the July 2014 issue of The Hospitalist newsmagazine
July 1, 2014
Highlights of the July 2014 issue of The Hospitalist newsmagazine
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News
SHM Fellow in Hospital Medicine Spotlight: Rachel George MD, MBA, SFHM
July 1, 2014
Dr. George, who started her MBA program when 34 weeks pregnant, is president of the central business unit at Cogent Healthcare
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News
Professional Dress Code Helps Physicians Earn Patient Confidence, Trust
July 1, 2014
Most patients prefer doctors to wear white coats and business attire, not casual clothes
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Opinion
Proper Inpatient Documentation, Coding Essential to Avoid a Medicare Audit
July 1, 2014
Tips to help your hospital medicine group ensure appropriate CPT coding
News
Community Service Helps Hospitalists Build Connections, Earn Credibility
July 1, 2014
Community activities offer opportunities to bond with hospital stakeholders, locals
