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Know Surgical Package Requirements before Billing Postoperative Care
July 31, 2012
With the growth of HM programs and the admission/attending role expansion, involvement in surgical cases comes under scrutiny for medical necessity.
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Should Pediatric HM Pursue Subspecialty Certification, Required Fellowship Training?
July 31, 2012
Two hospitalists argue both sides of the issue.
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New Infection-Control Weapons Emerge
July 31, 2012
New technology that infuses a copper oxide into hard surfaces or fabrics could soon become a major weapon in hospitals.
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Demographics Correlate with Physician Web Technology Use
July 31, 2012
Younger, male doctors at teaching hospitals were better predictors of technology use than were practice-based characteristics.
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By the Numbers: 547,596
July 31, 2012
Average annual number of hospitalized adult patients with a VTE during 2007 to 2009.
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Hospitalist-Run Observation Unit Demonstrates Financial Viability
July 31, 2012
Hospital observation unit run by hospitalists rather than by ED physicians can be financially viable.
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Effective Physician Communication Correlates with Patient Safety
July 31, 2012
More patient safety incidents occurred at hospitals who ranked lowest on the quality of their physician communication.
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Southern California Hospitals Find BOOST Tools Helpful
July 31, 2012
Most hospitals realize immediate readmissions reductions.
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Estimating End-of-Life for Hospitalized Patients
July 31, 2012
Vetted prediction tools can help estimate end-of-life, but clear and empathetic discussions with dying patients and their families are more important.
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Videoconferencing in Medical Settings Takes Off
July 31, 2012
Advanced video technology in medical settings is more acceptable and affordable, but hurdles remain.
