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Survey: Steady Increase in Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Offerings in U.S. Hospitals
Study author says hospitals are responding to patients who want "the best that both conventional and alternative medicine can offer.”
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Patient Engagement Critical
Patients, families must be engaged, empowered in med-rec process
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Med-Rec Experts Discuss Prevention Strategies
Ted Tsomides discusses four elements that lead to med-rec confusion; Blake J. Lesselroth talks about EHRs and the “true record”
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Put Medical School Debt in Perspective As You Enter Job Market
Understanding, planning key to successful debt repayment
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Reconciliation Act
“Med rec” translates to effective communication at every transition of care; experts say hospitalists should own the initiative
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AMA Policy Opposes Switch to ICD-10
New coding system disproportionately burdens physicians in practice, but hospital-tied organizations maintain it will boost quality
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Partner with Pharmacy to Maximize Patient Care
Pharmacists are valuable resources for medication reconciliation and patient counseling
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Fear Not the Switch from ICD-9 to ICD-10
With thoughtful planning and a step-wise approach, changing to the new coding sets need not be stressful, say experts
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How Hospitalists Can Team with Nursing to Improve Patient Care
Important coordinators of care, nurses can help hospitalists build relationships
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Super-Commuters
The pros and cons of working far from home.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: The Pros and Cons of a Super-Commuter Lifestyle
Transportation expert Alan Pisarski discusses the stresses and mitigating factors of mega-commutes; EmCare CEO Mark Hamm explain how his company...
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How Hospitalists Can Team with Nursing to Improve Patient Care
Respect and trust go a long way with nurses, and improve patient care, satisfaction
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Mount Sinai Team Reduces LOS, Costs with Mobile ACE Approach
A multidisciplinary team met daily, identified and resolved family and living situations, and made sure discharge plans were clearly understood by...
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Investment Strategies for Early Career Hospitalists
Saving money is just one of many retirement goals you should keep tabs on
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Power Through Afternoon Energy Slumps
Exercise, diet, and sleep help ward off those late-afternoon slowdowns