Richard Quinn
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Smartphones Present Both Risks and Opportunities for Hospitalists
February 29, 2012
The near-viral adoption of smartphone technology in hospital settings has made headlines recently, raising concerns about distracted physicians, data security breaches, infection hazards from bacteria on devices, and even misplaced devices.
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HHS Pushes Back ICD-10 Deadline
February 22, 2012
No new date for implementation given, as AMA seeks delay to "onslaught" of new terminology
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New Studies Show Increased MI, ACS Risks in Dabigatran Patients
February 8, 2012
Anticoagulant's benefits might still outweigh drawbacks, researcher says
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Smartphone Use During Rounds Comes Under Fire
February 1, 2012
Handheld devices can be a serious source of distraction
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New Atrial Fibrillation Care Interventions Released
January 25, 2012
Tools geared toward care providers, patients, family members address stroke risk and quality of care
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HM Should Prepare for Long-Term Changes with ACOs
January 18, 2012
Diligent preparation critical to starting a coordinated care program
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New Mindset on Antibiotics
January 11, 2012
De-escalation strategies could improve efficiency, cost of care
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Communication Needs an Upgrade
January 4, 2012
Technology is not the quick fix for improved coordination between hospitalists, PCPs, and specialists
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HM’s Role in Helping Hospitals Profit
December 21, 2011
Hospitalists can be at the forefront of the changes needed to reduce costs and improve profitability
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Program Targets “Frequent Fliers”
December 21, 2011
Hospitalists help identify patients best cared for via an ED clinic