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Colombia, the new kid on the hospital medicine block
Hospitalists continue to gain exposure and acceptance in the U.S. as well as in other parts of the world, including Australia, Europe and Brazil. We are very excited that now the vibrant Andean country of Colombia is jumping on board.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/free/newman.htm
15 Apr 2009
Help from afar
Stroke telemedicine has plenty of champions, but others think that a telephone system is better.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/telestroke.htm
15 Apr 2009
It's just old age—or is it?
How might ageism interfere with a correct diagnosis?.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/mindful.htm
15 May 2009
Capturing charges on the go
Using a handheld electronic device to capture procedure codes isn't new, but as the technology improves, the approach is becoming particularly appealing to hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/software.htm
15 May 2009
Reporting malnutrition
Documenting malnutrition as a secondary diagnosis helps establish the severity of an underlying illness, improves publicly reported data, and can increase reimbursement to the hospital.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/coding.htm
15 Aug 2009
In the News
Swine flu resources, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/itn.htm
15 Aug 2009
From Mayo to McCord: A student's view
A medical student reflects on treating patients in South Africa.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/08/student.htm
15 Aug 2009
Treatment on the fly: Mobile units help hospitals boost surge capacity
Portable “MASH-likeâ€ï¿½ hospital units are helping communities across the country improve their ability to respond to disasters and other events requiring extra capacity.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/disaster.htm
15 Sep 2009
Hospitalist Web site streamlines signouts, helps communication
At St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo., a hospitalist-developed Web site makes it easy to identify and contact each patient’s attending physician.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/success.htm
15 Sep 2009
Lost in transition
Medication discrepancies between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities are common. Learn why and what you can do about it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/snf.htm
15 Sep 2009