![1]() - News- How to utilize the updated PHM Core Competencies- May 7, 2021- The Core Competencies provide a framework for improvement of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. 
![1]() - News- Telehealth takeaways for hospitalists outlined- May 6, 2021- Hospitalists can play a key role in the expansion of telehealth services, including management of acute care patients. 
![1]() - News- Expert emphasizes importance of screening for OSA prior to surgery- May 6, 2021- Hospitalists should standardize the process for obstructive sleep apnea screening of all patients heading into the operating room. 
- News- Nutritional support may be lifesaving in heart failure- May 6, 2021- Patients with high-risk chronic heart failure given individualized nutritional support in-hospital had lower mortality following discharge, a new analysis shows. 
![1]() - News- Avoid presumptions with LGBTQ+ patients- May 6, 2021- Support LGBTQ+ patients with affirming language and attention to clinical considerations. 
![1]() - News- Hypertension worsened by commonly used prescription meds- May 6, 2021- Close to 20% of U.S. adults with hypertension are on a prescription drug, such as NSAIDs, known to raise blood pressure, creating an opportunity for drug substitution. 
![1]() - News- Survey offers a snapshot of nationwide COVID-19 discharge practices- May 5, 2021- More than one-quarter of sites (27%) gave little or no guidance for clinical discharge critera,” while 14% gave very specific detailed algorithms. 
- News- COVID-19 coaching program provides ‘psychological PPE’ for HCPs- May 5, 2021- Participating coaches are mental health clinicians with training in psychological first aid, resilience, and psychotherapy, said Dr. Benjamin Rosen. 
![1]() - News- Torsemide over furosemide as first-line loop diuretic for HF- May 5, 2021- One “Thing We Do for No Reason” is use furosemide rather than torsemide as loop diuretic for patients with heart failure, said Dr. Anthony Breu. 
- News- COVID-19 outcomes similar with ECMO or mechanical ventilation- May 4, 2021- Survivors, regardless of the treatment they received, experienced significant deficits and were suffering problems with physical, psychological, and cognitive functioning for months. 






