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Likelihood for Readmission of Hospitalized Medicare Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions Up 600%
February 2, 2014
Increase seen among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2008
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Shift from Productivity to Value-Based Compensation Gains Momentum
February 1, 2014
Hospitalists should expect larger portion of pay to be measured by costs, quality, outcomes as Medicare expands value-based purchasing program
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What Physicians Should Know About Buying into Hospitalist Practice
February 1, 2014
Review these ownership provisions before signing your employment agreement
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Tips for Landing Your First Job in Hospital Medicine
February 1, 2014
What hospitalist job seekers should consider, ways to impress potential employers, and how to close the deal
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Basic Principles for Pediatric Hospital Medicine Published
February 1, 2014
American Academy of Pediatrics stresses importance of patient-centered care, safety in hospital setting
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Study Suggests Medical Trainees Need Better Manners
February 1, 2014
Research finds majority of internal medicine trainees lack common courtesy in patient interactions
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Campaign Seeks to Improve Small-Bore Tubing Misconnections
February 1, 2014
Patient care advocates, government agencies, and medical device trade association collaborate to develop new quality standards for small-bore connectors
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Hospitalist-Pain Expert Collaboration Educates Providers, Boosts Patient Satisfaction
February 1, 2014
Physicians at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City team with hospitalists to address moderate to severe pain in patients
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Society of Hospital Medicine’s CODE-H Helps Hospitalists Avoid Coding Issues
February 1, 2014
Online meeting March 20 to include tips on coding for critical care, documenting work with nurse practioners and physician assistants, avoiding medical claims denials
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Apply Now for Society of Hospital Medicine’s Project BOOST
February 1, 2014
Hospitals must apply by August 30 to participate in national readmissions reduction program
