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News
Hospital readmissions penalties now in 5th year
September 19, 2017
Critics have questioned whether hospitals should be held accountable for readmissions, whether 30 days is the correct time frame for that accountability, and whether some hospitals might be taking the penalty hit rather than investing in care transitions.
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Hospital-led interventions cut pediatric asthma hospitalizations
September 18, 2017
A range of hospital-driven interventions achieved various benefits for asthmatic children and adolescents in Hamilton County, Ohio.
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Opinion
Acquiring a REDcap data entry skill set
September 15, 2017
A medical student acquires new skills while collecting data for a research project.
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Video
VIDEO: What’s new in AAP’s pediatric hypertension guidelines
September 15, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO – Some of the advice is similar to the group’s last effort in 2004, but there are a few key changes.
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Increase in sepsis incidence stable from 2009 to 2014
September 15, 2017
EHR-based analysis proves more accurate for determining sepsis incidence.
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Opinion
Identifying clinical pathways for injection drug–related infectious sequelae
September 15, 2017
To achieve the best patient outcome and the most rewarding physician-patient relationship, physicians need the ability to empower an interdisciplinary team, engage in quality improvement, and strive for institutional excellence.
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Opinion
Student Hospitalist Scholars: The importance of shared mental models
September 15, 2017
It can be difficult to maintain quality patient care in a large health system with both increased census and increased handoffs.
News
Here’s what’s trending at SHM – Sept. 2017
September 14, 2017
Catch up on the latest news about upcoming events, new programs, and SHM initiatives.
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Opinion
Letter: Working together to empower our next generation of leaders
September 13, 2017
Hospitalist training programs should develop strategies to teach leadership and create forums for trainees to practice their skills, say physicians at the University of Colorado.
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News
More studies show Medicaid expansion has benefited hospitals
September 12, 2017
Any contraction of the Medicaid expansion offered through the Affordable Care Act will reduce overall health insurance coverage and could have important financial implications for U.S. hospitals.
