http://www.the-hospitalist.org The Hospitalist : Current Issue http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618821/Akron_Childrens_Hospital_Head_of_Division_of_Dermatology_at_discusses_when_a_hos.html <p>Excerpts of our interview with Neera Agarwal-Antal, head of the division of dermatology at Akron Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Ohio</p> 2013-05-07T00:38:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618801/Chief_Medical_Officer_Offers_Advice_to_Multiple_HM_Groups_Working_Under_Same_Roo.html <p>Paul Stander, CMO of Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, suggests amicable competition strategies for multiple hospitalist groups in a single setting</p> 2013-05-07T00:37:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618791/Competition_Keeps_Us_on_Our_Toes.html <p>Two Virginia HM groups find ways to compete, remain collegial</p> 2013-05-07T00:36:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618781/When_Should_Hospitalists_Consult_A_Dermatologist_About_Pediatric_Conditions.html <p>Distinguishing between acute and chronic dermatologic conditions is important</p> 2013-05-07T00:35:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618641/A_Tracheostomy_Collar_Facilitates_Quicker_Transition.html <p>Managing heart failure, treating infections, and optimizing nutrition are crucial before weaning off ventilation, a pulmonologist says</p> 2013-05-01T21:14:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618631/Hospitalists_Cant_Ignore_Rise_in_CRE_Infections.html <p>Insist on antimicrobial stewardship, contact precautions, hand hygiene, and better room cleanings to fight carbapenem-resistant <em>Enterobacteriaceae</em> (CRE) infections, a CDC expert says</p> 2013-05-01T21:04:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4628561/Hybrid_Nocturnist_Solution_is_Key_to_Lehigh_Valley_Hospitalist_Programs_Success.html <p>Night-shift hospitalists maintain group stability, boost morale</p> 2013-05-01T19:45:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618451/New_Study_to_Assess_Impact_of_Dermatologists_Consultation_for_Hospital_Patients.html <p>Study seeks to determine whether cellulitis patients are better off seeing hospitalists alone, or in combination with a dermatologist</p> 2013-05-01T19:16:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618441/Communication_Key_to_Peaceful_Coexistence_for_Competing_Hospital_Medicine_Groups.html <p>Encouraging rival hospitalists to work together on committees and clearly defining each group&rsquo;s territory can alleviate tension</p> 2013-05-01T19:10:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618421/15_Things_Dermatologists_Think_Hospitalists_Need_to_Know.html <p>Experts offer tips to assess dermatologic cases </p> 2013-05-01T18:57:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618411/CORRECTION.html <p>Clarifying a quote in the March 2013 story &ldquo;Lucky No. 7?&rdquo; </p> 2013-05-01T18:55:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618771/SHM_Names_Masters_of_Hospital_Medicine_Board_of_Directors_for_2013.html <p>New leaders reflect continued growth in the specialty of hospital medicine</p> 2013-05-02T00:32:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618761/Work-Hour_Restrictions_Impact_Staffing_Education_for_Academic_Hospital_Medicine.html <p>The addition of physician full-time equivalents, and nurse practitioners or physician assistants, is most notable change, according to the <em>2012 State of Hospital Medicine</em> report</p> 2013-05-02T00:27:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618751/SHM_Supports_Clarification_to_Observational_Status_Loophole_for_Medicare_Patient.html <p>Change would enable beneficiaries to qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility care after leaving the hospital</p> 2013-05-02T00:24:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618741/We_Welcome_the_Newest_SHM_Members.html <p>A listing of new Society of Hospital Medicine members</p> 2013-05-02T00:20:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618731/SHM_To_Award_First_Certificates_of_Leadership_at_HM13.html <p>Q&amp;A with Thomas McIlraith, MD, SFHM, who will accept one of the Society of Hospital Medicine&rsquo;s first Certificate of Leadership awards</p> 2013-05-02T00:17:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618721/Fellow_in_Hospital_Medicine_Spotlight_Mangla_Gulati_MD_FACP_FHM.html <p>Dr. Gulati is a physician advisor, the medical director for clinical effectiveness, and an assistant professor in the division of general internal medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine</p> 2013-05-02T00:12:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618711/SHM_Welcomes_Nonphysician_Fellows_to_Hospital_Medicine.html <p>For the first time, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practice administrators will be inducted as Fellows and Senior Fellows &nbsp;</p> 2013-05-02T00:09:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618701/HM13_At_Hand_App_Puts_Meeting_Materials_Within_Easy_Reach.html <p>This year, HM13 presentations, schedules, attendee contact information, and more will be available via an app for smartphones and tablet computers</p> 2013-05-02T00:06:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618691/SHM_Introduces_Beta_Version_of_Its_Learning_Portal.html <p>Upgrade allows users to electronically track and capture their continuing medical education records</p> 2013-05-02T00:03:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618661/Sunshine_Rule_Requires_Physicians_to_Report_Gifts_from_Drug_Medical_Device_Compa.html <p>Exemption will allow indirect payments to speakers at CME classes or courses</p> 2013-05-01T22:04:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618651/Hospitalists_Poised_to_Advance_Health_Care_Through_Teamwork.html <p>Collaboration among hospitalists can help ensure open access to new discoveries that improve health care quality and affordability</p> 2013-05-01T21:41:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618511/Coordinated_Approach_May_Help_in_Caring_for_Hospitals_Neediest_Patients.html <p>Care plans for frequent fliers can reduce readmission rates, ED visits, and stress</p> 2013-05-01T20:27:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4618461/Lack_of_Transparency_Plagues_U_S__Health_Care_System.html <p>Health care reform efforts have done little to change the price or the cost of care, or make them transparent</p> 2013-05-01T19:42:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4628491/Hospitalists_Encouraged_to_Join_Hospital_Committees_Early.html <p>Serving on committees improves hospitalist practice health, grants hospital-wide exposure</p> 2013-05-01T19:20:00Z http://www.the-hospitalist.org/details/article/4703941/Drive_Change_in_an_ACO.html <p>Change your mindset and consider four key strategies</p> 2013-04-30T16:30:00Z