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CDC Identifies Greatest Antibiotic Resistance Threats of Next Decade in U.S.
February 19, 2014
Agency recommends four core actions to combat spread of infections, resistant bacteria
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Team-Based Care Model Improves Communication, Coordination Among Hospital Staffs
February 19, 2014
Shorter lengths of stay, lower in-hospital mortality rates for patients linked to workflow of accountable care units
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Minnesota-based Hospital Readmissions Reduction Campaign Earns Prestigious Award
February 6, 2014
Three receive John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for preventing more than 6,000 avoidable readmissions
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Report Offers Practice Management Roadmap for Hospital Medicine Groups
February 5, 2014
Self-assessment tool outlines best practices in leadership, management infrastructure, clinical activities, patient care
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Decline in Healthcare Employment Unlikely to Hit Hospitalists
January 22, 2014
With inpatient care demand high, hospitalists just need to continue to show value
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Oral Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) as Effective as IV PPIs in Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
January 22, 2014
Study shows oral PPIs may reduce hospital length of stay without increased risk of re-bleeding, but suggests more research is needed
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Resident Handoff Program Reduces Medical Errors at Pediatric Hospital
January 2, 2014
Bundled approach can make process more streamlined, efficient
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Side Effects of Synthetic Marijuana Blamed for Thousands of ED Visits
January 2, 2014
Report encourages hospitalists to recognize severe reactions in patients caused by ingesting chemicals in fake pot
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Allowing Specialty Society Registries To Submit Quality Data to PQRS
December 19, 2013
SHM committees continue working on viable options for hospitalists
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Infection Prevention Campaign Solicits Patient Participation
December 18, 2013
Initiative encourages hospital patients to drill hospitalists, healthcare providers on hand hygiene habits