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News
Early Warning System Boosts Sepsis Detection, Care
November 19, 2014
An alert system that monitors inpatients at risk of developing sepsis can prompt early sepsis care, can speed patient transfers to the ICU, and may even reduce mortality risk from sepsis. A recent study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine reports on an early warning and response system
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Audio
LISTEN NOW: Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Collaboration
November 13, 2014
This month's podcast features Dr. Ken Epstein, chief medical officer for Hospitalist Consultants, a division of ECI Healthcare Partners; and Dr.
Video
Hospitalist Pioneer Bob Wachter Warns Waste Reduction Is New Quality Focus
November 5, 2014
Dr. Wachter closed SHM's 2013 annual meeting in National Harbor, MD, with a keynote address that identified cost and waste reduction as new planks of hospitalist's value proposition.
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News
Emergency Departments Monitored, Investigated by Hospital Committees, Governmental Agencies
November 3, 2014
Emergency Departments Monitored, Investigated by Hospital Committees, Governmental Agencies
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Opinion
Hospitals’ Observation Status Designation May Trigger Malpractice Claims
November 3, 2014
Hospitals' Observation Status Designation May Trigger Malpractice Claims
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News
Physician Tips Help Hone Clinicians’ Practice Management, Decision-Making Skills
November 3, 2014
Physician Tips Help Hone Clinicians' Practice Management, Decision-Making Skills
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News
Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreement, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws Important
November 3, 2014
Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreement, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws Important
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News
Avoid Billing, Coding Discrepancies When Documenting Patient History
November 3, 2014
Avoid Billing, Coding Discrepancies When Documenting Patient History
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News
State of Hospital Medicine Report an Evaluation Tool for Hospital Medicine Groups
November 2, 2014
State of Hospital Medicine Report an Evaluation Tool for Hospital Medicine Groups
News
Medication Reconciliation Toolkit Updated, Available to Hospitalists
November 2, 2014
Medication Reconciliation Toolkit Updated, Available to Hospitalists
