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Simple Tool Improves Communication Between Patients, Hospitalists
December 5, 2013
Bedside notepad helps hospitalized patients and families ask physicians questions, voice concerns
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Intravenous Haloperidol Does Not Prevent ICU Delirium
December 5, 2013
Research suggests physicians avoid using scheduled antipsychotics to reduce ICU delirium in critically ill inpatients
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VTE Risk Spikes for Pregnant Patients Admitted to Hospitals Pre-Delivery
November 21, 2013
Study recommends hospitalists recognize threat, treat patients at highest risk with prophylaxis
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Readmission Penalties for COPD Diagnoses Slated for 2014
November 21, 2013
Hospitalists urged to consider ways to reduce COPD-related readmissions
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Report Cites Wide Variation in Prescription Drug Use by Medicare Patients
November 6, 2013
Types of drugs prescribed, patients’ medication usage found to vary by U.S. geographic region
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Risk of Perioperative Morbidity, Post-Op Mortality Higher for Current Smokers
November 6, 2013
Current smokers who undergo major surgery face greater odds of postoperative adverse events, including mortality, than past smokers
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Agency Funding for Healthcare Research Could Benefit Hospital Medicine
October 23, 2013
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) plans to award $300 million this year
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Readmission Rates Not Effective Quality Measure of Pediatric Patient Care
October 23, 2013
Study finds low hospital volumes limit usefulness of data
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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