The Hospitalist

Audio File: ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Audio interview with Roberta Fruth, PhD, RN, FAAN, JCR/JCI

Listen to Dr. Fruth, a senior consultant with the Joint Commission Resources, discuss evidence-based practice guidelines for hospitalists.

Article: ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Evidence-Based Medicine Curveball

New mammogram recommendation illustrates complexity of practice guideline use

Article: Growth Spurt

Complementary and alternative medicine use doubles

Article: Step-by-Step Medicine

Oft-debated consensus practice guidelines, essential to healthcare reform, gain traction

Billing & Coding: Consultation Elimination

New rules require HM to rethink initial-visit codes

Public Policy: Medicare Fee Inspection

Geographic disparities spark look into spending growth, variation

Key Clinical Question: What Is the Appropriate Evaluation and Treatment of Funguria?

Clinical decision support for the practicing hospitalist

The Hospital Pharmacy: Market Watch

The latest news from drugmakers and the FDA

In the Literature: In the Literature

The latest HM-related research you need to know

Society Pages: 5 Must-Do’s for Hospitalists in 2010

HM10, new certifications, and junior faculty awards highlight the calendar

Letters: Article on Anniversary of Medical Errors Report Missed Key Points

Ms. Lindell is an author and Texas state coordinator of PULSE of America Coalition

Ask Dr. Hospitalist: Effective Communication Ensures Patient Safety

Answers to hospitalists' questions

Practice Management: Necessary Evil: Change

Medicare wipes out consultation codes, which could benefit HM groups

From the Editor’s Desk: Standing Ovation

Career development academy shines light on fundamental HM need

SHM Point of View: An Imperfect Solution

2010 healthcare reform is foundation for systemwide change