News
End-of-Life Discussions Don’t Decrease Rate of Survival
May 25, 2012
Advance-care-planning discussions and advance directives resulted in no significant difference in survival time for patients.
News
Communication Vital to End-of-Life Care
May 25, 2012
I can’t speak for all loved ones who must witness the passage of a parent, a child, or a spouse, but for me, a hospitalist’s firm hand would have made a world of difference in how we navigated this inevitable event.
![1]()
News
Hospitalist Programs Climb Aboard Palliative-Care Bandwagon
April 26, 2012
As palliative care gains traction nationwide, hospitalist programs envision larger role
News
HM12 SESSION ANALYSIS: Pediatric Palliative Care
April 3, 2012
Palliative care has evolved to a model of shared management with other caregivers, and isn't just code for "hospice."
News
Hospitalist/Palliative-Care Collaboration Aims to Reduce Readmissions
February 1, 2012
Wisconsin hospital sees positive changes since implementing Project BOOST tools
![1]()
News
A Winnable Battle
December 21, 2011
Hospitalists are well-positioned to lead measured, team approaches to snuff out common hospital-acquired infections
News
Reconciliation Act
December 21, 2011
“Med rec” translates to effective communication at every transition of care; experts say hospitalists should own the initiative
News
Policy Corner: An Inside Look at the Most Pressing Policy Issues
December 21, 2011
IOM report highlights health IT promise and problems
News
Palliative Care ‘Report Card’ Released
December 21, 2011
Report counts proportion of each state’s hospitals with access to organized palliative-care programs
News
IOM Report Outlines Health IT Concerns
December 21, 2011
The Institute of Medicine identifies potential harm that could stem from a digital healthcare system
