News
Texas-Sized Tort Reform
March 1, 2010
Law caps malpractice awards, lowers premiums, reverses physician exodus
News
Group Leaders Can Shift the HM Negotiation Paradigm
March 1, 2010
Whether hospitalists like it or not, the art of negotiation has a significant impact on their daily activities. Negotiations take place with consultants over what the perceived optimal plan of care should be.
News
HM10 PREVIEW: National Treasures
March 1, 2010
Washington, D.C., is ripe with sights to see and cherry blossoms to admire
News
Hospital-Acquired Conditions & The Hospitalist
March 1, 2010
HM can take the lead on interventions and lessen the financial impact on institutions' bottom line
Audio
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Audio interviews with annual meeting attendees
February 8, 2010
Two HM09 attendees talk about annual meeting benefits.
Opinion
Patient Distribution
February 2, 2010
Common and uncommon approaches to divvying up new patients
News
Should Hospitalists Report for Service during a Life-Threatening Event?
February 2, 2010
It is late spring and the influenza pandemic is worse than predicted both in number of cases and severity of illness. Healthcare professionals are infected at a higher rate than other populations. Are you obligated to come to work?
News
How Should Hospitalized Patients with Long QT Syndrome Be Managed?
February 2, 2010
Case You are asked to admit a 63-year-old male with a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis. The patient, who fell at home, is scheduled for open repair of his femoral neck fracture the following day.
News
Market Watch
January 1, 2010
The latest news from drugmakers and the FDA
News
Article on Anniversary of Medical Errors Report Missed Key Points
January 1, 2010
Ms. Lindell is an author and Texas state coordinator of PULSE of America Coalition