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New Atrial Fibrillation Care Interventions Released
January 25, 2012
Tools geared toward care providers, patients, family members address stroke risk and quality of care
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
January 25, 2012
Phlebotomy blood loss associated with hospital-acquired anemia during acute myocardial infarction
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HM Should Prepare for Long-Term Changes with ACOs
January 18, 2012
Diligent preparation critical to starting a coordinated care program
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CMS Awards First Care-Transition Coalition Grants
January 18, 2012
Hospitalists should look for ways to participate in federal program, reduce rehospitalization rates
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New Mindset on Antibiotics
January 11, 2012
De-escalation strategies could improve efficiency, cost of care
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In the Literature: Research You Need to Know
January 11, 2012
Pneumonia patients experiencing delayed clinical stability have increased risk of post-discharge complications
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Seven-Day Schedule Could Improve Hospital Quality, Capacity
January 5, 2012
A new study evaluating outcomes for hospitals participating in the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines program found no correlation between high performance on adhering to measures and care standards for acute myocardial infarction and for heart failure despite overlap between the sets of care processes.
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The Five-Day Blues: A New Delineation for Late-Onset Central-Line Infections
January 5, 2012
New study finds that infection rates rise dramatically after the fifth day post-insertion
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Communication Needs an Upgrade
January 4, 2012
Technology is not the quick fix for improved coordination between hospitalists, PCPs, and specialists
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A Multidisciplinary Example
January 4, 2012
Hospitalists should model successful discharges, quality expert says