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December 2009

Maximizing Your Pediatric
Radiology Recruitment

Trying to hire a pediatric radiologist? You are not alone. A recent review of jobs indicated there are over 125 open positions for pediatric radiologists in the United States. These jobs vary from full-time pediatric focus to partial pediatric focus in a general radiology practice. Read more...

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Top 10 Ways to Lose a Candidate

1.Do not contact the candidate promptly when you receive the CV or resumé. This will highlight your lack of interest and allow another medical group to hire him or her before you.

Instead, make it a priority to review CVs and resumés upon receipt. Respond to the candidate within 48 hours so he or she is aware of your interest. Read more...

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Increasing Future Reimbursement via Patient Centered Medical Homes

The latest buzz in primary care is the development of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). What is a Medical Home? The American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association have jointly defined the medical home as: Read more...

In the next issue of Passion 4 Pediatrics, we'll discuss Medical Manpower Planning.

Compensation Corner

2009 Median Compensation for
Pediatric Hospitalists
(based on 2008 data)


Overall: $170,000
Academic: $125,000

By Region
East: $165,000
Midwest: $145,000
South: $195,000
West: $170,000