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Trauma Charge Decision Tree
This new decision tree helps hospitals determine if they can use the 068x trauma charge.
Sarah Spilman
1 day ago


The OIG’s 68X Trauma Charge Report: A Wake-Up Call for Trauma Centers
Summary of the OIG report on the use of 68x charges and what trauma centers can do to ensure compliance.
Sarah Spilman
1 day ago


Spring Is In the Air! A Good Time to Think about Injury Prevention!
Spring is a good time to refresh helmet safety
Sarah Spilman
4 days ago


My First Few Days Working in a Trauma Center
Nearly fifteen years ago, I started working at a Level I trauma center and faced onboarding and an American College of Surgeons verification review within my first three days working at the hospital. In my latest post I reflect on what those high-pressure early days taught me about systems, teamwork, and professional growth.
Sarah Spilman
5 days ago


Trauma Center History: First Trauma Center in US Turns 60!
Cook County Hospital was the first trauma center in the US. It opened 60 years ago!
Sarah Spilman
Mar 16


Trauma Team Spotlight: CPT Mikayla Hamilton, DO
Diligent Consulting spotlights Dr. Mikayla Hamilton, an emergency medicine physician at Carolinas Medical Center.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 5


Who Isn't Involved in Trauma Care?
Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!
Sarah Spilman
Mar 3


What Is a Trauma Center?
A post explaining the difference between an emergency room and a trauma center.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 1


Enhancing Trauma Research: A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Trauma research is a marathon not a sprint
Sarah Spilman
Feb 12
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