News
When Is Testing for Thrombophilia Indicated?
- And William Southern, MD, MS, SFHM;
- Jason Korcak, MD, MPH;
- Martina Stehlikova, MD;
- Murali Janakiram, MD;
- Paul Martin, MD, MPH;
- Sanjay Galhotra, MD;
- Yelena Averbukh, MD
October 1, 2012
Thrombophilia can now be identified in more than half of all patients presenting with venous thromboembolism (VTE), and testing for underlying causes of thrombophilia has become widespread.
News
Is ‘Meaningful Use’ Safe?
- Christopher Guadagnino, PhD
August 29, 2012
Despite CMS praise, clinicians are wary of health IT shortcomings
News
Exponential Growth, Look-Ahead Discussions Highlight Pediatric HM 2012
August 28, 2012
More than 600 attendees descended upon Cincinnati and the Northern Kentucky Convention Center for the seventh annual Pediatric Hospital Medicine conference
News
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Budget Cuts Threaten Doctor-Aid Programs
August 9, 2012
As new programs to promote recruitment, training, and placement of more PCPs move forward, others are threatened with funding decreases or elimination
![1]()
News
Workforce Shortages, Increased Patient Populations, and Funding Woes Pressure U.S. Primary-Care System
July 31, 2012
The primary-care workforce has been on a downward slide that is sounding alarm bells throughout the country.
![1]()
News
Established Performance Metrics Help CMS Expand Its Value-Based Purchasing Program
- Christopher Guadagnino, PhD
July 31, 2012
CMS is marching toward a value-based payment modifier program that will adjust physician reimbursement based on the relative quality and efficiency of care they provide.
![1]()
News
Should Pediatric HM Pursue Subspecialty Certification, Required Fellowship Training?
- Clifford Chen, MD;
- Steven Eagle, MD
July 31, 2012
Two hospitalists argue both sides of the issue.
![1]()
Opinion
Win Whitcomb: Spotlight on Medical Necessity
- Winthrop Whitcomb, MD, MHM
July 31, 2012
Patients, hospitalists caught in crosshairs of the observation status conundrum.
News
Videoconferencing in Medical Settings Takes Off
July 31, 2012
Advanced video technology in medical settings is more acceptable and affordable, but hurdles remain.
![1]()
News
Tech Takes Off: Videoconferences in medical settings is more acceptable and affordable, but hurdles remain
July 10, 2012
More mainstream and affordable, video technology improves patient access to specialty care