The Hospitalist

Article: One Hospital's Trash, Another Hospital's Treasure

Doc to Dock initiative rounds up and transports unused supplies, outdated equipment to developing countries

Cover Story: Crunch Time

HM needs to brace for a rugged economic environment and seize new opportunities

Cover Story: System Overhaul

President Obama has a grand plan for revamping healthcare, but he faces a laundry list of obstacles

Society Pages: SHM New Members

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In the Literature: The latest research you need to know

 

Billing & Coding: Eagle-Eye Your Payors

Medicare’s CERT program identifies millions in improperly paid claims

Practice Management: Bonus-Pay Bonanza

Stay ahead of the pay-for-performance curve with planning, metrics

Key Clinical Question: What is the proper duration of antibiotic treatment in adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia?

 

Public Policy: Safety in Numbers

Private, public organizations to build extensive, patient safety database

Career Development: Converse Like a Leader

HMG supervisers should recognize, adapt styles to individual needs

Legal Eagle: Never-Event Implications

What to do—legally—when a patient questions the care you provided

Team Hospitalist Q&A: Focused on Patient Care

Wisconsin HMG leader has her docs—and herself—always on their toes

JHM Sneak Peek: “Caregiver Culture” and End-of-Life Discussions

New study highlights the need for policy development, implementation

The Hospital Pharmacy: QTc Interval Prolongation

Know your patient’s history, drug combinations before starting a new treatment

Ask Dr. Hospitalist: Prepare to react to a medical malpractice lawsuit

 

From the Editor’s Desk: Don’t Be Afraid to Fear Fear

HM should stare down known issues, embrace the prospect of change

President’s Column: Accountability in Action

Personalize your group’s quality data reporting by engaging staff

First Read: You Asked, We Delivered

The Hospitalist bolsters pediatric HM coverage with a new editor, strategy