News
Giving hospitalists a larger clinical footprint
June 14, 2018
Given current hospitalist work structures, who can possibly think about the “whole patient”?
Opinion
The work schedule that prevents burnout
June 12, 2018
There is lots of value in thinking carefully about your group’s work schedule and making adjustments where needed.
News
A U.S. model for Italian hospitals?
June 7, 2018
Hospital-based physicians in Italy are looking with great interest at the American hospitalist model.
Video
Peer mentorship, groups help combat burnout in female physicians
May 29, 2018
NEW YORK – Female physicians are at higher risk of burnout in part because of lingering implicit and unconscious biases in society and the workplace.
News
Specialty practices hire more physician assistants and nurse practitioners
May 19, 2018
Overall, 28% of all specialty practices employed advanced practice clinicians in 2016 – a 22% increase from 2008.
News
Prompt palliative care cut hospital costs in pooled study
April 30, 2018
Average cost savings per hospital admission were $3,237 overall and were even greater for cancer patients.
News
CMS floats Medicare direct provider contracting
April 27, 2018
A new request for information seeks input on how such a system might work.
News
Female physicians face enduring wage gap
April 27, 2018
Earnings for women in the 50 largest metro areas came up short by 27.7% last year.
Video
VIDEO: Fix physician burnout? You need more than yoga
April 20, 2018
Physicians looking to renew their professional satisfaction and personal well-being should turn to an unlikely ally.
News
Surgeries account for almost half of hospital costs
April 19, 2018
Spinal fusion heads the list of most costly operating room procedures.