The Hospitalist

12.26.12

Cover Story: Tailored Health IT Improves VTE Rates

Study shows value of electronic decision support tools, could spark physician buy-in

Cover Story: TeamSTEPPS Initiative Teaches Teamwork to Healthcare Providers

Hospitalists have an important role in improving team function

12.19.12

Cover Story: Pediatric Hospitalist Certification Options Still Up for Debate

Majority favor further training and education for pediatric hospitalists

Cover Story: ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Bleeding risk prediction scores in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing anticoagulation

12.12.12

Cover Story: Hospitalists Should Consider Fall Risks with Sleep Agent

Study shows increased risk of inpatient falls with zolpidem

Cover Story: Performance Disconnect: Measures Don’t Improve Hospitals’ Readmissions Experience

Two new studies find little improvement between quality measures, 30-day readmissions

12.5.12

Cover Story: Hospitalist Approach Good Model for Managing Patients

Coordinating services between hospital subspecialists could improve patient care

Cover Story: Hospital Food Not Immune to Toxigenic Bacteria

Clostridium difficile contamination identified in significant number of in-hospital patient meals, study finds

11.28.12

Cover Story: Federal Grant Supports "eHospitalist" Pilot Program in Wisconsin

Hospitalists expand telemedicine services with rural hospitals that lack primary-care coverage

Cover Story: ITL: Physician Reviews of HM-Relevant Research

Effects of clopidogrel added to aspirin in patients with recent lacunar stroke