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Rising Medicare Spending for End-of-Life Care Brings Patients’ Wishes into Focus
July 31, 2013
Patients increasingly use hospice services over hospitalization in their last days, study shows
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Prediction Model Identifies Potentially Avoidable 30-Day Readmissions
July 2, 2013
Can a prediction model based on administrative and clinical data identify potentially avoidable 30-day readmissions in medical patients prior to discharge?
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IPC-UCSF Fellowship for Hospitalist Group Leaders Demands a Stretch
July 1, 2013
Program brings hospitalists together for training sessions, distance learning, executive coaching, project mentoring
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Hospitals’ Battle Against Superbugs Goes Robotic
July 1, 2013
Machines that emit ultraviolet light, hydrogen-peroxide vapors to stop spread of antibiotic-resistant germs being tested
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Hospitalists Share Information, Insights Through RIV Posters at HM13
June 1, 2013
A Research, Innovations, and Clinical Vignettes competition finalist promotes checklist to reduce missed doses of VTE prophylaxis
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Speakers at HM13 Stress Overarching Reform, Day-to-Day Implementation
June 1, 2013
Hospitalists advised to put patients first, and embrace teamwork, quality initiatives
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Health-Care Journalists Tackle Barriers to Hospital Safety Records
June 1, 2013
News group’s Web site offers easy access to hospital information online
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Medical Centers Take Tips from Other Industries
June 1, 2013
Future hospitalists learning quality improvement techniques proven successful in manufacturing, service sectors
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Hospitalists Can Get Ahead Through Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives
May 1, 2013
Helping hospitals improve on key goals can pay off with career advancement, greater credibility for hospitalists
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Drive Change in an ACO
April 30, 2013
Change your mindset and consider four key strategies