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New hypertension performance measures boost 130/80 mm Hg target
January 6, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – Hypertension performance and quality measures from the AHA and ACC provide a guide for implementing the 2017 hypertension guideline.
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Out-of-network billing in in-network hospitals adds $40 billion in spending
December 19, 2019
If out-of-network claims were paid at in-network rates, it could lower spending by $40 billion.
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Have lower readmission rates led to higher mortality for patients with COPD?
- Christopher Moriates, MD, SFHM
December 3, 2019
The evidence of an association between readmissions and mortality has been complicated and conflicting.
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ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
November 27, 2019
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of medicine, Dr. Brigham said.
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NAM offers recommendations to fight clinician burnout
October 24, 2019
A National Academy of Medicine report provides a roadmap for both broad and targeted efforts to address clinician burnout.
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Who makes the rules? CMS and IPPS
- Aaron Hamilton, MD, MBA, SFHM;
- Jennifer Cowart, MD, FHM;
- John Biebelhausen, MD, MBA
October 12, 2019
The IPPS final rule excluded the proposed broad changes to the MS-DRG system that were in the proposed rule.
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Considering the value of productivity bonuses
October 9, 2019
Does this common model drive high-value care?
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Opinion
Observation versus inpatient status
September 17, 2019
Observation care is increasing, and can frustrate patients and hospitalists.
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Productivity-based salary structure not associated with value-based culture
August 30, 2019
What hospitalist reimbursement models are associated with value-based care culture?
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News
FDA’s low-risk TAVR okay set to propel case volume
August 27, 2019
The FDA’s approval of TAVR for low-risk patients should boost both case numbers and U.S. TAVR sites.