The Hospitalist

10.3.2012

Cover Story: SHM Wins Some Hospitalists an Exception to CMS’ Compliance Rule

Hospitalists who round in nursing homes, post-acute-care facilities won't be required to meet Stage 2 compliance for meaningful use

Cover Story: ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Although limited, medication reconciliation data supports use of pharmacy staff and focused efforts to reduce adverse drug events

9.26.2012

Cover Story: Hospitalist-Led Teams Vital to Improved ED Care

Hospitalists reduce diversion, improve patient flow, JHM study shows

Cover Story: High-Tech Connections Give Hospitalists Broad Access to Medical Records

Going paperless lets hospitalists manage electronic medical records from almost anywhere

9.19.2012

Cover Story: Report: Hospitalists Can Trim Wasteful Healthcare Spending

Hospitalists at “nexus” of needed systemwide improvements, author says

Cover Story: ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Shorter course of ciprofloxacin as good as longer one in women with acute pyelonephritis

9.12.2012

Cover Story: CMS Rule on Use of Electronic Health Records Gets Mixed Reviews

Providers and trade groups concerned that proposed deadlines, patient thresholds will be difficult to meet

Cover Story: Call Center Highlights IPC’s Care-Transitions Strategy

Post-discharge patient contact saves thousands of unnecessary readmissions

9.5.2012

Cover Story: Hospitalists Play Integral Roles in HHS-Funded Innovation Projects

Three unique approaches offer additional layers of patient support, reduce readmissions and costs

Cover Story: ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Drotrecogin alfa (activated) does not decrease mortality in patients with septic shock