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Relevance Fuels HM14 Schedule Decisions
March 26, 2014
With 115 breakout sessions to pick from, SHM annual meeting attendees have to choose wisely
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HM14 Lineup Packed with Learning, Networking Opportunities
March 24, 2014
Tips for hospitalists to make the most of SHM’s annual meeting in Las Vegas
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Bright Lights, Big City: Las Vegas Is More Than the Strip
March 24, 2014
Downtown, nearby suburbs boast excellent dining, recreation
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CDC Report Calls for Hospitalists to Focus on Antibiotic Stewardship
March 19, 2014
Hospitalist prescribing practices, treatment standards need work
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ICU Pressure Improves Patient Transfers to the Hospital Floor
March 19, 2014
Rising costs, projected shortages in critical care staff have prompted physicians to use ICU services more efficiently: study
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PODCAST: Highlights of the March 2014 Issue of The Hospitalist
March 11, 2014
Hospitalists contribute clinical skills to international health care work.
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Mortality, Readmission Rates Higher for Patients on Opioids Before Hospitalization
March 6, 2014
Study finds increased risks for inpatients on chronic opioid therapy within six months prior to admission
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CMS Puts Hospitalists in Holding Pattern Regarding Physician Payment Transparency
March 6, 2014
Medicare to weigh requests for reimbursement data on case-by-case basis
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CDC Identifies Greatest Antibiotic Resistance Threats of Next Decade in U.S.
February 19, 2014
Agency recommends four core actions to combat spread of infections, resistant bacteria
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Team-Based Care Model Improves Communication, Coordination Among Hospital Staffs
February 19, 2014
Shorter lengths of stay, lower in-hospital mortality rates for patients linked to workflow of accountable care units