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Capturing charges on the go
IM Practice Manager works as a stand-alone system but can also be integrated with existing EHRs, hospital information systems, and billing software. ... Dr. Cucina said physicians in private practice have a financial incentive to improve their billing
May 2009
Clearing or clouding the mind?
Antipsychotics can resolve agitation in patients with delirium, but that may not provide much overall benefit.
November 2011
Results pending at discharge often stay in limbo
Every practice is different, but hospitalists know their setting and are best placed to come up with their own solutions,” such as designating a staff member to monitor pending tests, he ... Put it in your task list on Outlook to remind you to follow up
December 2009
Break the fracture cycle
It usually took six or seven phone calls to nag people to get out and have your bone density done.”. ... When you come back for your first orthopedic follow-up, that's an outpatient visit,” she said.
September 2011
On the alert for a quiet killer
Think of that diagnosis, and if you're not sure, give them antibiotics anyhow because, clearly, that's what's going to improve your outcomes.”.
January 2011
Code status discussions sometimes difficult, but necessary
I give my treatment plan recommendation for them, then say, ‘You look very well now, but I do not have a crystal ball and I need to know your preferences.’ I ... If the answer is “yes,” your job should be considerably easier.
October 2009
Helping patients kick the habit
In the face of recent reports that U.S. smoking rates are no longer declining, hospitalists may be ideally situated to help patients quit.
January 2010
They'll be back
A diagnosis of major depression should lead to treatment. “If you identify a problem and you don't have any treatment to offer, then what have you done for your patient?”
October 2010
Inpatient medication: Too much information, or not enough?
Cumbler. Still, the practice holds promise. In a pilot study, Dr.
March 2010
Letter from the Editor
For example, what's the ideal ratio of midlevels to hospitalists? Will your midlevels function more or less independently, or will they be part of a team? ... In our cover story on page 8, Senior Writer Jessica Berthold looks at these and other issues to
April 2009