Search results for "Observation status"
Top Docs
Our fourth annual Top Hospitalists issue recognizes leaders and teachers, innovators and mentors, researchers and pioneers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/11/topdocs.htm
15 Nov 2011
A path for patients returning after joint replacement
The orthopedics service worked with hospital medicine and took more readmitted patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/success-story-a-path-for-patients-returning-after-joint-replacement.htm
15 Oct 2020
2012 diagnostic documentation update
If there is any certainty in the health care industry today, it is that things will change.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/coding.htm
15 Sep 2012
Three steps to addressing, and possibly avoiding, return ED visits
Clear communication with patients is needed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/readmissions.htm
15 Dec 2014
Study suggests stress tests to diagnose low-risk chest pain are overused
Many patients hospitalized with low-risk chest pain undergo stress tests that may not be necessary, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/16/1.htm
16 May 2012
Coding confusion
A reader strives for clarification on the distinction between observation and inpatient care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/07/lte.htm
15 Jul 2012
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes an in-depth look at CMS##rsquo; new observation status regulations, as well as stories on bariatric surgery complications and how to talk to patients about POLSTs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/12/lfe.htm
15 Dec 2013
Join ACP's online discussion groups for members
ACP members are invited to participate in ACP's Special Interest Groups, a private online community that allows members to share experiences, questions and creative solutions with like-minded physicians at their own convenience.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/22/6.htm
22 May 2013
Readmissions metrics, procalcitonin testing in CAP, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/recent-research.htm
15 Oct 2017
Take notice of the NOTICE act
Medicare beneficiaries who receive observation services as an outpatient for more than 24 hours are now required to be given formal notice of observation requirements and attendant financial obligations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/07/coding-CMS-NOTICE-act-observation-status.htm
15 Jul 2016