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Hospitalists can help alleviate rising drug costs
May 30, 2019
There are effective short-term solutions that can be implemented to cut the rising costs of pharmaceuticals.
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Pilot program addresses social determinants of health
May 21, 2019
WASHINGTON – Patients were most often in need of health and/or dental insurance.
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Opinion
Culture: An unseen force in the hospital workplace
May 17, 2019
The principles of crew resource management can be applied to hospital medicine to maintain positive work culture.
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Survey: High costs lead to skipped or postponed health care
May 10, 2019
Chronic conditions amplify affordability issues for those with employer-sponsored insurance.
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CBO predicts more Medicare spending with drug rebate proposal
May 9, 2019
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that spending in the Medicare program would increase by $170 billion over the 2020-2029 period due to the proposed drug rebate changes.
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Employed physicians now outnumber independent doctors
May 6, 2019
A majority of doctors still work in small practices, although that number is falling.
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Breaking the high-utilization cycle
May 2, 2019
Cooperative method addresses unnecessary testing, ineffective treatment plans.
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Bringing hospitalist coverage to critical access hospitals
May 1, 2019
Virtual hospitalists can expand coverage.
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News
HM19: Practice management tips for pediatric HMGs
April 30, 2019
Administrative and clinical leaders of pediatric HMGs should develop goals to optimize work-life integration for staff.
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Report: Part B funds stable, hospital trust running out
April 24, 2019
Annual report shows Medicare’s Part B trust fund is secure, while Medicare’s Part A trust fund will deplete in 7 years.
