The Hospitalist

8.3.2011

Cover Story: Study: Post-Discharge Costs Negate HM's In-Hospital Savings

Results reaffirm HM's focus on QI and care transitions, SHM president says

Cover Story: CMS Ups the Stakes for Coordinated Care

Feds accepting applications for new ACO model through Aug. 19

7.27.2011

Cover Story: Hospitalist Heralds Shift-Based Work

Says ACGME-based model might cut costs, LOS

Cover Story: The Best of Times for Health Policy

HHS medical officer encourages hospitalists to get involved

7.20.2011

Cover Story: FDA Approves Another Anticoagulant

Newest warfarin alternative could be a "game-changer," thrombosis expert says

Cover Story: In the Literature: Research You Need to Know

Corticosteroids improve survival in severe alcoholic hepatitis

7.13.2011

Cover Story: More Bed Space

Patients with low risk for acute pulmonary embolism can be transferred to outpatient setting, researchers report

Cover Story: Teaching Hospitals Respond to Bloodstream Infection Concerns

Sixty-seven score poorly on report; some question validity of claims

07.06.11

Cover Story: No Change in Statin Usage

Cardiovascular benefits outweigh increased diabetes risk, hospitalist says

Cover Story: First Responder

Storm-chasing hospitalist does emergency duty in Missouri