Opinion
Continuity Conundrum
Special situations require answers for physician-to-physician transitions
Opinion
New Referral Distribution
With no clear best practice, HM groups need to refine their own methods
Opinion
Patient Distribution
Common and uncommon approaches to divvying up new patients
Opinion
Necessary Evil: Change
Medicare wipes out consultation codes, which could benefit HM groups
News
Compensation Conundrum
Continued hospitalist demand fuels steady salary increases
News
Fiduciary Responsibility
Common areas to analyze—and improve—your group’s productivity
News
Budget Checkup
Review the reasons your group requires hospital support
News
Role Refinement
Identify, adjust, and maximize NPP responsibilities
News
Volume Variables
Who says 15 patients a day is the right number?
News
Internal Peer Review
Group feedback, Web tools can help customize your review process
News
The Bigger They Are ...
As HM grows, more large groups face more complex issues
News
Top o’ the Morning
The why and how of writing discharge orders early in the day
News
Bonus-Pay Bonanza
Stay ahead of the pay-for-performance curve with planning, metrics
News
Staffing Strategies
The benefits of varying the duration of the work day and eliminating fixed duration shifts
News
Satisfaction Scorecard
Use your HCAHPS results to educate, train staff to better serve patients