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How Do I Determine if My Patient has Decision-Making Capacity?
Competency is a global assessment and legal determination made by a judge in court. Capacity is a functional assessment and a clinical...
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A Chilly Reception
Proposed ACO rules spark physician group backlash
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
Screening for AAA; Adverse events in atrial fibrillation; Biological treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases; Steroid treatment of inflammatory...
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SHM’S Leadership Academy Trains Next Generation of HM Leaders
As HM programs mature, seasoned leaders begin to evaluate the leadership potential of their staff, both clinical and administrative.
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Policy Corner: Obama Suggests Eliminating Wasteful Regulations
Answering the Call for Retrospective Regulatory Review
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Master in HM profile
'Hospitalist' Turns 15, Thanks to Bob Wachter, MD, MHM
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Hospitalists on the Move
Dr. Greeno Cogent HMG has announced its new executive team and outside directors following the merger of Cogent Healthcare and Hospitalists...
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SQUINT Is Looking Out For You
New QI portal offers searchable database of tried-and-true projects
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Integrated NPP systems can yield improved retention, quality of care, and patient satisfaction
Your article "NPPs to the Rescue" (May 2011, p.
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Are You Delivering on the Promise of Higher Quality?
Studies hint at improved quality with HM, but imperfect measures and little comprehensive data spur calls for more research