Richard Quinn
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The Pros and Cons of Locum Tenens for Hospitalists
December 2, 2012
Paying temporary physicians over the long term can be overwhelming for cash-strapped hospitals and healthcare systems
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Is Do-It-Yourself Locum Tenens an Economically Viable Approach for Hospitalist Programs?
December 2, 2012
The temptation to rush into a quickly growing field is natural, but could be self-defeating, say staffing analysts
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Pay-for-Performance Challenged as Best Model for Healthcare
November 22, 2012
Critics find no evidence linking financial reward incentive plan with positive patient outcomes
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Accountable-Care Organizations on the Horizon for Hospitalists
November 15, 2012
HM groups should assess move from fee-for-service model, leading hospitalist says
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Hospitalists Urged to Watch for Fungal Meningitis Cases in Midst of National Outbreak
October 31, 2012
Asking patients about exposure to steroid injections critical to determining their best care
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Hospitalists Can Be Prime Partners in QI, Patient Safety Efforts
October 24, 2012
Practice setting, staff relationships make hospitalists obvious champions of quality and safety initiatives
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Society of Hospital Medicine Joins Fight to Delay Medicare Cuts that Reduce Pay for Hospitalists
October 17, 2012
Scheduled Medicare belt-tightening would trim hospitalists' compensation in 2013
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Study: Neurohospitalists Benefit Academic Medical Centers
October 10, 2012
Authors report significant LOS decrease for neurology patients, potential to reduce costs
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SHM Wins Some Hospitalists an Exception to CMS’ Compliance Rule
October 4, 2012
Hospitalists who round in nursing homes, post-acute-care facilities won't be required to meet Stage 2 compliance for meaningful use
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SHM Wins Some Hospitalists an Exception to CMS’ Compliance Rule
October 4, 2012
Hospitalists who round in nursing homes, post-acute-care facilities won't be required to meet Stage 2 compliance for meaningful use
