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Metrics that move the needle
In a hospital, change happens through measurement—not chance. Leaders must focus on the right metrics to improve clinical performance and drive sustainable results. National staffing […]
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Emotional intelligence: It’s everywhere!
Each year, around Physician Assistant (PA) Week, I take time to reflect on the amazing journey I’ve had as a PA over the past 17 […]
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How telemedicine can transform sepsis care in long-term facilities
Long-term care and assisted living residents are among the highest-risk groups for one of healthcare’s most persistent threats: sepsis. Because residents living in these facilities […]
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Finding the right fit: Considerations for a confident clinical career choice
When you’re ready to take the next step in your medical career, the right job isn’t just about compensation—it’s about finding a role that aligns […]
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Integration with intention
How integrated clinical programs help reduce delays, enhance outcomes, and improve patient experience Transitioning a patient from your emergency department to your hospitalist team can sometimes prove […]
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Shorter stays, better outcomes
By: Mihir Patel, MD | CEO, Hospital Medicine Top 3 takeaways to reduce length of stay Sound Hospital Medicine Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mihir Patel recently […]
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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts
By: Mihir Patel, MD | CEO, Hospital Medicine If you’re a hospital or healthcare system executive looking for a hospital medicine partner to serve your community, […]
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Want better door-to-clinician times? Take time to save time.
By: Tony Briningstool, MD, FACEP, CEO for Emergency Medicine Once a patient is through the doors of the emergency department, how fast they’re seen matters. Not […]
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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals
By: Stephen Matchett, MD, CEO for Critical Care Rural hospitals, though a staple for the communities in which they exist, have long struggled to provide […]
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Heart health among nursing home residents: The role of telemedicine in bridging care gaps
By: Ifedolapo Sulyman Olanrewaju, MD, MHI, SFHM, CPEPost-Acute Telemedicine Regional Medical Director Heart health is an overarching concern among senior citizens but especially among nursing home residents […]
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An accountable investment: How Sound’s ACO delivers on care and savings
By: Tom Kim, MD, MMM, FHM | Chief Medical Officer | Sound Long-Term Care Management Looking back at the first year of our accountable care organization […]
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Strength in vulnerability: Using frailty assessments to improve postoperative outcomes
By: Neil Mayer, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Sound Anesthesia Meeting Your Patient Ms. Jones, an 82-year-old retiree presents for scheduled elective hip replacement surgery to alleviate the pain […]
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Growing together: How Sound creates a culture of leadership
By Mihir Patel, MD, CPE | CEO for Hospital Medicine | Sound Physicians Great patient care starts with great clinician leadership. Identifying and developing effective leaders is a […]
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Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition
By Stephen Matchett, MD | Chief Executive Officer, Sound Critical Care As patient needs become more complex and technological advancements drive new treatment possibilities, intensive […]
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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem
Osman Saleem, MD Medical Director, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo We’re honored to host, and even launch, the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who […]
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Work life balance: The never-ending struggle
By April Burke, PA-C | Vice President, Advanced Practice Providers Every year around Physician Assistant (PA) Week, I like to reflect on the amazing career […]
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Practicing what we preach: Keeping readmissions low
By Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE | CEO, Hospital Medicine A recent report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows that select hospitals throughout the country are […]
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Chameleon condition: A reflection for Sepsis Month
By Hesham Hassaballa, MD, FCCP, FAASM | Associate Regional Medical Director for Critical Care A patient arrives at the hospital emergency department complaining of a fast, irregular […]
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Sepsis care in the ED: The earlier, the better
By: Tony Briningstool, MD, FACEP | CEO, Sound Emergency Medicine In the fast-paced environment of a hospital emergency department (ED), every second counts. Throughout my time […]
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Not born, but made: The ICU medical director
By Stephen Matchett, MD | CEO, Sound Critical Care As CEO for Sound Critical Care, I have the privilege of overseeing some of the most well-rounded leaders in the hospital […]