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Hospitalist Reviews on Treatments for Acute Asthma, Stroke, Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia, and More
March 1, 2014
Also reviewed this month: endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage; long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness; and short-term, dual antiplatelet in zotarolimus-eluting stents
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The Costs of Quality Care in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
March 1, 2014
Quality improvement efforts reduce cost of complications, improve outcomes in pediatric healthcare
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Likelihood for Readmission of Hospitalized Medicare Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions Up 600%
February 2, 2014
Increase seen among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2008
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Basic Principles for Pediatric Hospital Medicine Published
February 1, 2014
American Academy of Pediatrics stresses importance of patient-centered care, safety in hospital setting
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Campaign Seeks to Improve Small-Bore Tubing Misconnections
February 1, 2014
Patient care advocates, government agencies, and medical device trade association collaborate to develop new quality standards for small-bore connectors
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Hospitalist-Pain Expert Collaboration Educates Providers, Boosts Patient Satisfaction
February 1, 2014
Physicians at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City team with hospitalists to address moderate to severe pain in patients
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Society of Hospital Medicine Debuts New Educational Tracks, Pre-Courses at HM14
February 1, 2014
New learning opportunities cover hospitalists' role in cutting costs and improving patient care, impact of Obamacare on hospital medicine
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Hospitalist Reviews of New Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Pressure Ulcers, Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis, and More
February 1, 2014
Also reviewed this month: surgical readmission rates, preventable hospitalizations, hospitalist-staffed post-discharge clinics
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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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How Many Americans Will Remain Uninsured?
January 2, 2014
The “coverage gap” could affect as many as five million, putting the squeeze on safety net hospitals
