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News
Medicare Outlines Anticipated Funding Changes Under Affordable Care Act
July 1, 2013
Part A coverage for impatient stays of two or more midnights welcomed by hospitalists
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News
Hospitalists Should Research Salary Range by Market Before Negotiating a Job Offer
July 1, 2013
Value of benefits package, pay per unit of work, bonuses are valuable metrics when comparing different jobs
News
Reduced Estimate to Fix SGR Formula Brings Hope for Change
June 1, 2013
Congressional model cuts previous cost in half, hospitalists hopeful for permanent solution to flawed physician payment plan
News
RIV Presenters at HM13 Explore Common Hospitalist Concerns
June 1, 2013
Defensive medicine, malpractice claims are popular topics of Research, Innovations, and Clinical Vignettes poster competition
News
Quality Improvement (QI) Remains a Central Theme at HM13
June 1, 2013
Hands-on demonstrations at SHM pre-courses help hospitalists translate QI to bedside
News
Fix for Sustainable Growth Rate Formula a Top Priority
June 1, 2013
A Congressional bill to replace SGR physician payment system may come this year, say insiders
News
Hospital Medicine Leaders Flock to HM13 for Answers, Encouragement
June 1, 2013
Successful practice management is a concern for many hospitalists
News
‘Hill Trip’ Connects Legislators to Hospitalists, Health Care Issues
June 1, 2013
Record number of SHM leaders, members participate in “Hospitalists on the Hill 2013” annual advocacy day
News
Hospitalists Applaud Stress-Free CME Sessions, MOC Training at HM13
June 1, 2013
Annual SHM gathering provides chance for physicians to benchmark their professional progress
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Opinion
Effective Clinical Documentation Can Influence Medicare Reimbursement
- John Nelson, MD, MHM;
- MHM
June 1, 2013
Standardization and coordination of documentation practices is key to successful hospital billing