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November 2007

Cover Story: Medicare takes aim at hospital-acquired infections

New reimbursement rules could put hospitalists in the driver's seat

New reimbursement rules could put hospitalists in the driver's seatMedicare's recent announcement that it will stop paying for some hospital-acquired conditions has hospitals ramping up their quality improvement efforts, and some experts predict that hospitalists are likely to find themselves center stage.
November '07


In the News

Internal medicine unites to improve transitions of careReports to the FDA of drug-related injury and death nearly tripled in the past eight years
November '07





Features

Minneapolis bridge collapse tested local hospitals' emergency plans

Having common command system in place was key to swift responseHaving a common command system in place was key to their swift response
November '07

 

 

Three-step program improves depression in stroke patients

Hospitalists could play an important role in educating patients and familiesHospitalists could play an important role in educating patients and families
November '07

 

 

 

Treat the elderly patient, not just the illness

Strategies for managing hospitalized elders and preventing decline
November '07

Conference Coverage

Fewer drugs, more bugs

Fewer drugs, more bugsAntibiotic resistance tops concerns at infectious diseases conference
November '07

 

Clinical Medicine

MKSAP primer: Heart failure
Adapted from ACP's latest Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program
November '07

Test yourself: Heart failure in the elderly
From ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP14)
November '07

Research News

Journal watch

Recent studies of note
November '07

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ACP Hospitalist Weekly

From the September 1, 2010 edition

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Cartoon Caption Contest

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Patricia J. Peterson, FACP, in practice in Longview, Wash., who will receive a $50 gift certificate good toward any ACP product, program or service. Thanks to all who voted!

"Did you say you were a little horse? Or a little hoarse?"

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Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Register Now For Your ACP Fall Chapter Meeting

Attend your fall chapter meeting, earn CME credit, and find out what your local ACP Chapter has to offer! See the Chapter calendar or find out more, including the answers to frequently asked questions about ACP Chapters and regions.

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Test Your Medical Knowledge on Your Mobile Device with ACP’s Doctor's Dilemma™ Game!

This new online game is based on the popular ACP Doctor's Dilemma™ Competition from ACP’s annual Internal Medicine meetings. The game is simple to play but challenging to master. Start now!