News
Comparison of risk scoring systems for patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
April 19, 2017
What are the accuracy and clinical utility of risk scoring systems in the assessment of patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
News
Patient-to-intensivist ratios can influence patient mortality
April 19, 2017
Is there variation in patient-to-intensivist ratios (PIR) across ICUs, and does that ratio affect hospital mortality?
Opinion
Sneak Peak: The Hospital Leader Blog “The Impact of Hospital Design on Health – for Patients AND Providers”
April 18, 2017
We owe it to ourselves to do what we can to improve our work settings.
News
It’s been a good year for heart failure research … mostly
April 13, 2017
WASHINGTON – The highs ... and the lows.
Article
Procalcitonin guidance improves antibiotic stewardship
April 13, 2017
Use of the procalcitonin assay has been shown to reduce antibiotic utilization without an increase in adverse outcomes.
Opinion
How’s your postacute network doing?
April 7, 2017
Hospitalists should lead the discussion with patients on postacute facility selection as it relates to which facilities are in the network and why going to a network facility is advantageous.
News
Uptake of new heart failure drugs slow despite guidelines
April 5, 2017
Ivabradine and sacubitril/valsartan reduce mortality and hospitalizations.
News
Tips from ‘the father of modern networking’
April 5, 2017
One of HM17’s biggest draws will be the opportunity for hospitalists and other attendees to connect with their counterparts across the country. According to networking expert Ivan Misner, the best way to become an effective networker is to go to events with the idea of being willing to help people.
Opinion
Transitioning from your current medical practice: an abbreviated step-by-step guide
April 5, 2017
You have decided it is time to move on from your current position and transition into a new role. While this decision is exciting, it is critical that you make a plan and take specific steps to ensure that the transition is seamless.
News
New-onset AF boosts bad HFrEF outcomes
April 4, 2017
WASHINGTON – Monitor patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction for atrial fibrillation.