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Observation and Discharge Codes
July 1, 2005
1. When should the observation code be used? Do the provider and facility need to use the same codes in order to be reimbursed for observation?
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SHM Member in the Spotlight
July 1, 2005
David Feinbloom, MD
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Rewards at the Bedside
July 1, 2005
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Practice Profile
July 1, 2005
Milford Hospital Hospitalist Service
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In the Literature
May 1, 2005
Coronary-Artery Revascularization Before Elective Major Vascular Sugery; Amiodarone or a Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrilator for Congestive Heart Failure; and Clopidogrel versus Aspirin and Esomeprazole to Prevent Recurrent Ulcer Bleeding
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Practice Profile
May 1, 2005
Norwalk Hospital
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Other Literature of Interest
May 1, 2005
1. Carratala J, FernandezSabe N, Ortega L, et al. Outpatient care compared with hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized trial in low-risk patients. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142: 165-72.
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Opportunity to Partner in Improving Care: The Medicare Chronic Care improvement Programs
May 1, 2005
Update from the Public Policy Committee
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Five-Year Review of Codes Begins
March 1, 2005
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule indicates how much each physician service will be reimbursed by Medicare. Payment rates are a combination of three components: physician work, practice expense, and professional liability (malpractice).
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Other Literature of Interest
March 1, 2005
1. Dexter PR, Perkins SM, Mahany KS, Jones K, McDonald CJ. Inpatient computer-based standing orders vs. physician reminders to increase influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates: a randomized trial. JAMA. 2004; 292: 2366-71.
