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Teaching Pearls and Pitfalls: Five Strategies for Early Career, Academic Hospitalists
This article highlights several teaching pitfalls that frequently undermine the efforts of young academic hospitalists. How can you take your teaching to the next level?
March 11, 2016
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Population Health: Why Hospitalists Should Embrace the Movement
While hospitalists typically are focused on inpatient care, population health is an area where hospitalists can take a leadership role beyond the hospital. What might it mean for you?
February 26, 2016
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Wanted: Behavior Change
Learn how hospitalists can spearhead the effort to curb inappropriate antibiotic use in their hospitals.
February 02, 2016
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Hospitalists Around the World
Hospitalist programs are expanding world-wide, but models of care may be very different than those in the US.
January 26, 2016
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To Scribe, or Not to Scribe
More and more hospitalist programs are using scribes to streamline the workday--and make physicians happier. But is it an imperfect solution?
January 19, 2016
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10 Things Geriatricians Want You to Know
Here's 10 practical tips for caring for hospitalized geriatric patients, from experts in the field.
January 12, 2016
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AMA Official Highlights EHR's Contribution to Physician Burnout
In a recent address, Christine Sinsky, MD, and VP of professional satisfaction at the AMA, reports that implementation of the EHR has been cited as the biggest driver of physician job dissatisfaction.
January 05, 2016
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Unassigned and Undocumented Patients
Caring for uninsured patients--who often are sicker and have more complex conditions than those with insurance--presents many challenges to the hospitalist. What are some hospitals doing?
December 29, 2015
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The Hospitalist's Role in Driving Next Gen Patient Experience
Learn how one Texas hospital achieved top marks in patient satisfaction by instituting a hospitalist program, earning them the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
October 30, 2015
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Patient Satisfaction and the Emotional vs. Cognitive Disconnect
Listen attentively, and show patients that you care; that's the key to patient satisfaction.
October 23, 2015
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The Patient Experience
What can you, and your hospital, do to enhance patient experience? This article explores the many challenges and obstacles faced, and suggests opportunities for improvement.
October 16, 2015
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Antibiotic Stewardship and Hospitalists: How to Educate Patients on Antibiotics
How can you improve antibiotic use in hospitalized patients?
October 09, 2015
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10 Tips for Hospitalists to Achieve an Effective Medical Consult
Do you provide high quality consultations? Review these five golden rules to find out.
September 25, 2015
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11 Things Gastroenterologists Think Hospitalists Need to Know
How can hospitalists best utilize consultations to manage patients with gastroenterology disorders?
September 11, 2015
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Waste: Unnecessary Overuse of Medical Care Causes Both Waste and Harm
Is 'more' always better? The old adage of 'might help, can't hurt,' is now understood not only to be wrong, but costly.
July 17, 2015
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Noise Complaint
Hospitalists and other healthcare workers are inundated daily with an overwhelming number of alerts and notifications from medical and communication devices. Is anyone still paying attention?
July 03, 2015
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Patient Experience: Tips for Understanding and Promoting Patient Satisfaction:
What influences patient satisfaction, and how can you promote it? Learn about the importance of HCAHPS scores and what they may mean for your hospital in this article.
June 19, 2015
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Nine Things Hospitalists Need to Know About Treating Patients With Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes is one of the most common conditions hospitalists face, but patients with other endocrine disorders also pose a challenge. Here are 9 tips to help you care for these patients.
June 05, 2015
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Vivek Murthy, Hospitalist and America's Top Doctor
The Hospitalist discusses public health, communication, and major health challenges with the new U.S. Surgeon General.
May 29, 2015
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How Much Responsibility Should Hospitalists Have in Readmission Prevention?
Should hospitalists be held responsible for discharged patients? When do you cut the cord?
May 15, 2015
