Richard Quinn
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New Mindset on Antibiotics
January 11, 2012
De-escalation strategies could improve efficiency, cost of care
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Communication Needs an Upgrade
January 4, 2012
Technology is not the quick fix for improved coordination between hospitalists, PCPs, and specialists
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HM’s Role in Helping Hospitals Profit
December 21, 2011
Hospitalists can be at the forefront of the changes needed to reduce costs and improve profitability
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Program Targets “Frequent Fliers”
December 21, 2011
Hospitalists help identify patients best cared for via an ED clinic
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NPs Improve Discharges, Not Readmissions
December 21, 2011
No significant difference 30-day ED visits or readmissions
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New ACO Rules Could Improve Enrollment
December 14, 2011
Draft rules increase incentives for joining shared care program, hospitalist says
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HM Embraces Smartphones
December 7, 2011
Devices can be used for patient education at discharge, hospitalist says
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Are You Ready to Care for Obese Patients?
November 30, 2011
Hospitalists should be proactive, seek proper equipment and protocols for growing population
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High-Tech Linens Could Reduce Bacteria in Hospital Settings
November 30, 2011
A company pitching bacteria-resistant hospital linens is studying just how effective their product can be in the hospital setting.
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You’ve Got (Post-Discharge) Mail
November 30, 2011
An automated email system that notifies both hospitalists and PCPs about post-discharge test results can help ensure results don’t fall through the cracks.