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Dr. Hospitalist
May 1, 2007
Measure Up
Question: I’m a new graduate who just took a job as a hospitalist. I’m hearing a lot about the importance of compliance with the “Core Measures.” Can you explain to me what they are and why these seem to be so important?
Measure for Measure,
Austin, Texas
Dr.
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With Liberty and Access for All
May 1, 2007
Current legislation kindles hope for universal health coverage.
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Update: Massachusetts Healthcare Reform
May 1, 2007
Progress thus far in the bold initiative for coverage, cost containment, and quality
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Contractual Caution
April 1, 2007
Two provisions that require careful consideration
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Medicare Prepares to “Pay for Performance”
March 2, 2007
CMS to offer rewards for voluntary reporting in 2007
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SHM’s VTE Prevention Collaborative
March 1, 2007
Improve VTE prophylaxis and dramatically reduce the incidence of preventable VTE at your hospital
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New Party in Power
February 2, 2007
The Democrats’ midterm victory could result in winning healthcare legislation
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Face the Future
February 2, 2007
Strategic planning for the challenges ahead
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A Look inside Healthcare Transparency
January 1, 2007
An executive order calls for making healthcare pricing and quality indicators public
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Register Now for February’s SHM Leadership Academy
January 1, 2007
SHM’s Level I Leadership Academy is back. If you were unable to register for the sold-out September Academy, now is your chance. This semi-annual course will be held during the week of February 26–March 1, 2007, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.