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Localized Hospitalist Teams Enhance Workflow Productivity
October 24, 2012
Improved patient outcomes, greater physician productivity among the benefits, according to study
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Society of Hospital Medicine Joins Fight to Delay Medicare Cuts that Reduce Pay for Hospitalists
October 17, 2012
Scheduled Medicare belt-tightening would trim hospitalists' compensation in 2013
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
October 17, 2012
Chlorhexidine bathing associated with significant, sustainable reductions in central-venous-catheter-associated bloodstream infection
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Special Skills Hospitalists Need for the Intensive Care Unit
October 10, 2012
Hospitalists working in ICU must have broad knowledge base, interpersonal skills, and the right attitude, experts say
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Penalties for Hospitals with Excessive Readmissions Take Effect
October 10, 2012
Hospitals nationwide must curb their rate of 30-day readmissions for some Medicare patients, or lose millions in federal revenue
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Study: Neurohospitalists Benefit Academic Medical Centers
October 10, 2012
Authors report significant LOS decrease for neurology patients, potential to reduce costs
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SHM Wins Some Hospitalists an Exception to CMS’ Compliance Rule
October 4, 2012
Hospitalists who round in nursing homes, post-acute-care facilities won't be required to meet Stage 2 compliance for meaningful use
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ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
October 4, 2012
Although limited, medication reconciliation data supports use of pharmacy staff and focused efforts to reduce adverse drug events
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SHM Wins Some Hospitalists an Exception to CMS’ Compliance Rule
October 4, 2012
Hospitalists who round in nursing homes, post-acute-care facilities won't be required to meet Stage 2 compliance for meaningful use
News
ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research
October 3, 2012
Although limited, medication reconciliation data supports use of pharmacy staff and focused efforts to reduce adverse drug events
