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Peer Benchmarking Network May Reduce Overutilization in Pediatric Bronchiolitis
July 1, 2013
Variation and overuse of common therapies remain despite publication of evidence-based guidelines
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Hospitals’ Battle Against Superbugs Goes Robotic
July 1, 2013
Machines that emit ultraviolet light, hydrogen-peroxide vapors to stop spread of antibiotic-resistant germs being tested
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Reduced Estimate to Fix SGR Formula Brings Hope for Change
June 1, 2013
Congressional model cuts previous cost in half, hospitalists hopeful for permanent solution to flawed physician payment plan
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Quality Improvement (QI) Remains a Central Theme at HM13
June 1, 2013
Hands-on demonstrations at SHM pre-courses help hospitalists translate QI to bedside
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Health-Care Journalists Tackle Barriers to Hospital Safety Records
June 1, 2013
News group’s Web site offers easy access to hospital information online
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Letters: Medicare Official Says ‘Physician Compare’ Website Does Not Provide Performance Data on Individual Doctors
June 1, 2013
Although the Website does not currently post individual physician clinical performance data, it does report if a physician participated in Medicare's Physician Quality Reporting System, and reported quality information for the year, says SHM president Shaun Frost, MD, SFHM.
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Documentation, CMS-Approved Language Key to Getting Paid for Hospitalist Teaching Services
May 1, 2013
The teaching physician is paid for their personal and medically necessary service in providing patient care
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Telehealth Technology Connects Specialists with First Responders in the Field
May 1, 2013
New initiative aims to improve disaster relief efforts in Midwest
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AMA Report Offers Nine Steps to Help PCPs Prevent Readmissions
May 1, 2013
Coordination between inpatient and outpatient teams is crucial to successful care transitions, research shows
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Hospitalists Can Get Ahead Through Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives
May 1, 2013
Helping hospitals improve on key goals can pay off with career advancement, greater credibility for hospitalists
