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Dr. Hospitalist
October 1, 2011
HM Should Determine Admission Status, Location
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Hospitalists discuss how HM can improve patient satisfaction
October 1, 2011
UCSF's Diane Sliwka pairs hospitalists with special training with novice hospitalists during bedside procedures; UC Denver's Ethan Cumbler thinks HM is a must-fit in the larger framework of improving patient satisfaction
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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: The Pros and Cons of a Super-Commuter Lifestyle
October 1, 2011
Transportation expert Alan Pisarski discusses the stresses and mitigating factors of mega-commutes; EmCare CEO Mark Hamm explain how his company partners with client hospitals
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE TK
October 1, 2011
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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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Dr. Wachter Named ABIM’s Chair-Elect
September 28, 2011
Would be first hospitalist to hold this position
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How Hospitalists Can Team with Nursing to Improve Patient Care
September 23, 2011
Respect and trust go a long way with nurses, and improve patient care, satisfaction
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Deadline Extension for Bundled Payments Program
September 21, 2011
HM group leaders should monitor CMS’ new risk-reward arrangements