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Karen Appold

Karen Appold is a seasoned writer and editor, with more than 20 years of editorial experience and started Write Now Services in 2003. Her scope of work includes writing, editing, and proofreading scholarly peer-reviewed journal content, consumer articles, white papers, and company reports for a variety of medical organizations, businesses, and media. Karen, who holds a BA in English from Penn State University, resides in Lehigh Valley, Pa.

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    Practical changes for improving practice management

    April 8, 2018

    “We can’t effectively use the same approaches that other medical specialties use to ensure we have successful practices.”

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    SHM to induct new Masters in Hospital Medicine

    March 29, 2018

    Society bestows highest professional honor.

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    Embracing constant change in a growing practice

    March 29, 2018

    Department chair discusses universal truths he’s learned in cultural, personal, and structural aspects of leading change.

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    How hospitalists can help reduce readmissions

    September 7, 2017

    Multiple strategies exist that have either been proven to reduce hospital readmissions or show promise in doing so.

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    Communication tools improve patient experience and satisfaction

    August 24, 2017

    In a culture prioritizing clinical outcomes above all, there can be a tendency to lose sight of one of the most critical aspects of providing effective care: the communication skills that build and foster physician-patient relationships.

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    Set a goal, or two, or three

    March 15, 2017

    Hospitalists need to set goals on the job, as well as for their careers. HM groups should do the same.

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    Eight things hospitalists need to know about post-acute care

    January 20, 2017

    Staffing, reimbursement, and patient populations vary widely. Experts suggest training, and opportunities for improvement.

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    Article

    Ready for post-acute care?

    January 5, 2017

    As PAC expands, hospital medicine’s role – and leadership – will be key.

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    Tips for Working with Difficult Doctors

    December 9, 2016

    Intimidation, verbal outbursts, refusing to perform tasks—what to do when a nightmare doc is on your team

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    Experts Suggest Ways to Deal with Challenges Surrounding Care of Psychiatric Patients

    March 16, 2016

    In 1955, there was one psychiatric bed for every 300 Americans.

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