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Opinion
New Referral Distribution
March 1, 2010
With no clear best practice, HM groups need to refine their own methods
News
Admit Documentation
March 1, 2010
Rule changes mean hospitalists need to focus on the basics
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Group Leaders Can Shift the HM Negotiation Paradigm
March 1, 2010
Whether hospitalists like it or not, the art of negotiation has a significant impact on their daily activities. Negotiations take place with consultants over what the perceived optimal plan of care should be.
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Opinion
Patient Distribution
February 2, 2010
Common and uncommon approaches to divvying up new patients
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Effective Communication Ensures Patient Safety
January 2, 2010
Answers to hospitalists' questions
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Consultation Elimination
January 1, 2010
New rules require HM to rethink initial-visit codes
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Submission Support
December 2, 2009
Insurer payments require complete documentation, legible signatures
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Document Inspection
November 1, 2009
Double-check codes and notes for actual face-to-face encounters
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Revenue Essentials
October 1, 2009
Proactive strategies can smooth out reimbursement problems
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Facility Transfers
September 1, 2009
Pay extra-close attention when admission responsibility changes
