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Medicare, Money, and Quality Measures
December 1, 2006
Three CMS programs pilot possible payment options for hospitals, physicians
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Are You Satisfied?
December 1, 2006
Five things that just might keep you happy at work
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In the Literature
November 2, 2006
The latest research you need to know
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Injection Pearls
November 2, 2006
This overuse injury is often misunderstood and mistreated
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History of a Vitamin
November 2, 2006
Prelude to a forgotten hospital problem
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You Can Always Get What You Want
November 2, 2006
Negotiate the best possible contract for your next hospitalist position
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Fishing for a Diagnosis
November 1, 2006
A 63-year-old female with a history of hypertension and nicotine dependence presented with acute substrenal chest pain.
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Advocacy Efforts Continue in Support of Proposed E&M Increases
November 1, 2006
SHM intensified its advocacy efforts over the past several months in support of proposed changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule that would significantly increase payments to hospitalists for many services next year, if adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Membership and Marketing Initiatives
November 1, 2006
I joined SHM earlier this year to work with SHM’s Membership and Marketing staff. My role at SHM is to manage our growing organization’s communications. So what does that mean in real terms?
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The Hammer and the Anvil
November 1, 2006
The ethics of P4P for hospitalists