Larry Beresford
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San Francisco Medical Center Adapts Choosing Wisely List for Waste Reduction Campaign
November 1, 2013
UCSF to focus on healthcare treatments identified by SHM for ABIM Foundation’s cost-cutting initiative
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Readmission Rates Not Effective Quality Measure of Pediatric Patient Care
October 23, 2013
Study finds low hospital volumes limit usefulness of data
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MARQUIS Highlights Need for Improved Medication Reconciliation
October 1, 2013
Thorough, vetted medication history on admission is key to smooth hospital stay, discharge
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Society of Hospital Medicine’s MARQUIS Initiative Highlights Need For Improved Medication Reconciliation
October 1, 2013
Thorough, vetted medication history on admission key to smooth hospital stay, discharge for patients
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Pallative Care Programs Offered in 84% of U.S. Hospitals by 2014
October 1, 2013
PC patient services expected to increase by 67% in hospitals with 50-plus beds
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Little Resistance to Rising Hospital-Acquired Infections
October 1, 2013
CDC study shows rate of antibotic resistance to HAIs rising faster than predicted in 2008
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Boston Hospital Earns Quality Award
October 1, 2013
Beth Israel Deaconess earns McKesson Quest for Quality Prize for leadership, innovation in quality improvement, safety
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Post-Discharge Phone Calls Prevent Hospital Readmissions
October 1, 2013
Calling patients within 72 hours of discharge decreased readmission risk by 33%
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Healthcare Cost Containment Not High Priority for Most Physicians
September 11, 2013
Many pin responsibility on lawyers, insurers, hospitals, and health systems, JAMA survey shows
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Mentored Implementation Program Highlights Need for Improved Medication Reconciliation
September 6, 2013
Thorough, vetted medication history on admission is key to smooth hospital stay, discharge
