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The Boutique Lure
October 1, 2007
The Boutique Lure
Question: I recently received a brochure in the mail about a hospital that caters only to cardiac patients. While I think this job sounds intriguing, I’m concerned that this may be a boutique hospital. What do you think of the movement toward boutique hospitals?
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Information Deficits
October 1, 2007
SHM leads fight to close gaps in care coordination
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Experts in the Elderly
- Marlene Piturro, PhD, MBA
October 1, 2007
Geriatric hospitalists bring heightened sensitivity and experience to treating seniors
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Transfer Training
October 1, 2007
Make sure trainees get the know-how they need to do hand-offs right
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Fly Solo
October 1, 2007
Understand the promise—and the perils—of being a lone hospitalist
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Is P4P Paying off?
October 1, 2007
Early research indicates modest benefits
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Stress Ulcer Agents
- Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BSc, RPh
October 1, 2007
Sucralfate, antacids, H2 receptor antagonists are valid classes
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Flexibility Is Key
October 1, 2007
Job sharing gives caregivers, hospitals choices and value when they need it most
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Readmission or the Egg?
September 1, 2007
Restructured payments would put onus on hospitals to cut return visits
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More Patients Pick Acupuncture
- Joseph C. Charles, MD, FACP
September 1, 2007
Hospitalists increasingly pin hopes for relief of pain, nausea on an ancient practice