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No Reduction in Mortality or Readmission with Addition of Aliskiren for HF Patients (ASTRONAUT)
May 16, 2013
Does the addition of aliskiren, a direct renin inhibitor, to standard therapy decrease mortality and readmission in patients hospitalized for worsening heart failure?
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Are Electronic Health Records Hindering Patient Care?
May 8, 2013
Veteran hospitalist says EHR is turning "physicians into secretaries"
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ED Physicians, Hospitalists Can Collaborate More to Optimize Patient Care
May 8, 2013
Communication beyond brief encounters at handoff could improve patient flow, ED safety, say hospital leaders
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AHRQ Report Moves Conversation About Patient Outcomes Forward
May 7, 2013
Co-author says recommendations are evidence-based, but not a "magic bullet"
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Competition Keeps Us on Our Toes
May 7, 2013
Two Virginia HM groups find ways to compete, remain collegial
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When Should Hospitalists Consult A Dermatologist About Pediatric Conditions?
May 7, 2013
Distinguishing between acute and chronic dermatologic conditions is important
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May 2, 2013
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SHM Names Masters of Hospital Medicine, Board of Directors for 2013
May 2, 2013
New leaders reflect continued growth in the specialty of hospital medicine
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Work-Hour Restrictions Impact Staffing, Education for Academic Hospital Medicine
May 2, 2013
The addition of physician full-time equivalents, and nurse practitioners or physician assistants, is most notable change, according to the 2012 State of Hospital Medicine report
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SHM Supports Clarification to Observational Status Loophole for Medicare Patients
May 2, 2013
Change would enable beneficiaries to qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility care after leaving the hospital