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I COUGH for Prevention of Postop Pulmonary Complications
October 17, 2013
Does implementation of the I COUGH strategy improve pulmonary outcomes in postoperative patients?
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Inpatient Smoking Cessation Strategy Promising, but Effects Aren’t Long Lasting
October 17, 2013
How effective is intensive smoking cessation support for hospitalized patients?
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CDC Report Confirms Hospitalists’ Role in Fight against Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens
October 11, 2013
Hospitalists are primed to participate in efforts to prevent infections and control their spread once they’re discovered, CDC expert says
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CDC Recommends Four “Core Actions” to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
October 11, 2013
Agency suggests hospitalists prevent, track infections, and apply antibiotic stewardship
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Coordinated Care Approach May Be Best for Patients with Heart Failure
October 10, 2013
Study shows teaming hospitalists with cardiologists could improve quality of care, outcomes
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Hospitalist Appointed HHS’ Director of Provider Outreach
October 10, 2013
Dr. Matthew Heinz tasked with educating health professionals, public on Affordable Care Act
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Hospitalist Appointed HHS’ Director of Provider Outreach
October 10, 2013
Dr. Matthew Heinz tasked with educating health professionals, public on Affordable Care Act
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PODCAST: An Inside Look at Medication Reconciliation
October 2, 2013
Hospitalists drive team-based medication reconciliation.
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Data Mining Expert Explains Role Performance Tools Will Play in Future
October 1, 2013
Paul Roscoe, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Advisory Board Company, discusses the important role data mining tools like CRIMSON will play in the future.
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The Why and How Data Mining Is Applicable to Hospital Medicine
October 1, 2013
Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM, system chairman for hospital medicine and medical director of regional business development at Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, discusses how data mining is applicable to hospitalist practice.