Opinion
Win Whitcomb: Spotlight on Medical Necessity
July 31, 2012
Patients, hospitalists caught in crosshairs of the observation status conundrum.
News
Southern California Hospitals Find BOOST Tools Helpful
July 31, 2012
Most hospitals realize immediate readmissions reductions.
News
Estimating End-of-Life for Hospitalized Patients
July 31, 2012
Vetted prediction tools can help estimate end-of-life, but clear and empathetic discussions with dying patients and their families are more important.
Opinion
John Nelson: Admit Resolution
July 31, 2012
Service agreements, when adhered to, help solve admission disagreements.
Audio
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: L.A. Care Health Plan’s Z. Joseph Wanski discusses efforts to prevent 30-day readmissions
July 31, 2012
Dr. Wanski, a hospitalist, endocrinologist, and medical director of the L.A. Health Care Plan, chats about Southern California hospitalists' efforts to prevent avoidable 30-day readmissions
News
Report: Wrong-Patient Orders Occur Frequently with CPOE Systems
July 24, 2012
Re-entering patient identification, other electronic interventions significantly reduce errors
News
Southern California Hospitals Using BOOST Model Report Readmission Rate Reductions
July 16, 2012
Four of the seven hospitals demonstrated reductions in readmission rates ranging from 24% to 55%
News
Tech Takes Off: Videoconferences in medical settings is more acceptable and affordable, but hurdles remain
July 10, 2012
More mainstream and affordable, video technology improves patient access to specialty care
News
Hospitalists Should Prepare for the Patient-Centered Medical Home
July 3, 2012
As the “patient-centered medical home” model gains steam, hospitalists should know what’s coming
News
Ready for Recognition?
July 3, 2012
SHM will begin accepting submissions for both the Annual Awards of Excellence and the RIV poster contest this month.