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POLICY CORNER: new documentation requirement could burden hospitalists
May 1, 2011
CMS Requires Face-to-Face Physician Encounter for Home Health Services
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SHM Honors Master Hospitalists
May 1, 2011
MHM designation 'brings identity and awareness to the work [hospitalists] do"
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What Is the Best Approach to Medical Therapy for Patients with Ischemic Stroke?
May 1, 2011
Aspirin is the only antiplatelet agent shown to be effective in early treatment and secondary prevention.
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Risk factors associated with nephrotoxicity in children receiving vancomycin?
May 1, 2011
High vancomycin troughs might cause nephrotoxicity
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In the Literature: HM-Related Research You Need to Know
May 1, 2011
Physician reviews of 16 HM-related studies, including rivaroxaban for VTE, cost-effectiveness of dabigatran in Afib, outcomes at acute-stroke centers, and effect of BNP testing on hospital LOS
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Due Diligence: Denials
May 1, 2011
Claim rejection often due to mismatched or missing information
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Accurate Measures?
May 1, 2011
Despite challenges, CMS focuses quality efforts on processes, outcomes
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Multiple Choices
May 1, 2011
HM offers clinical, academic, and administrative career options
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CON: Should Hospitals Get Reimbursements Based on Quality Performance?
May 1, 2011
CON: Patient care would suffer as hospitals and physicians focus on core measures
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PRO: Should Hospitals Get Reimbursements Based on Quality Performance?
May 1, 2011
PRO: HM shares financial responsibility, should embrace chance to lead QI charge
