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Square Pegs, Round Holes
December 1, 2010
Rural hospitals struggle to find seamless EHR system
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BCBS of North Carolina’s refund to customers due to changes in health reform legislation
November 30, 2010
Bryn Nelson in the October issue of The Hospitalist (see “A Taxing Future for HM?,” p. 16) incorrectly states that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina’s refund to customers was a result of an overcharge.
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Study Associates Inflammatory Bowel Disease with VTE
November 22, 2010
HM groups should identify IBD in risk assessment, hospitalist says
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
November 22, 2010
Beta-blockers are not associated with adverse events in patients with chest pain and recent cocaine use
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Joint Commission: U.S. Hospitals Make “Core Measure” Gains
November 17, 2010
HM programs should focus on own QI efforts, implementation, tracking
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Payment Reform Proposals Take Shape
November 17, 2010
Bundling episodes might not solve the problem; new ideas to fairly divide payment emerge
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New Treatment Option for AFib Patients
November 11, 2010
Dabigatran etexilate could decrease length of stay, but cost might prohibit immediate adoption
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A Boost for Pediatric Research
November 11, 2010
Hospitalist network lands $12 million in federal stimulus grants
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Greater Hospitalist Role Envisioned for Cancer Patients
November 3, 2010
As inpatient care increases, oncologist sees hospitalists as integral part of care team
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Diabetes Rates Expected to Double
November 3, 2010
Comanagement of inpatients is key, hospitalist says