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Hospital readmissions penalties now in 5th year
September 19, 2017
Critics have questioned whether hospitals should be held accountable for readmissions, whether 30 days is the correct time frame for that accountability, and whether some hospitals might be taking the penalty hit rather than investing in care transitions.
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Opinion
Identifying clinical pathways for injection drug–related infectious sequelae
September 15, 2017
To achieve the best patient outcome and the most rewarding physician-patient relationship, physicians need the ability to empower an interdisciplinary team, engage in quality improvement, and strive for institutional excellence.
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Here’s what’s trending at SHM – Sept. 2017
September 14, 2017
Catch up on the latest news about upcoming events, new programs, and SHM initiatives.
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Opinion
Letter: Working together to empower our next generation of leaders
- Emily Gottenborg, MD;
- Manuel Diaz, MD;
- Tyler Anstett, DO
September 13, 2017
Hospitalist training programs should develop strategies to teach leadership and create forums for trainees to practice their skills, say physicians at the University of Colorado.
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News Flash! Nocturnists are in high demand
September 11, 2017
There remains a great deal of variability in the widespread use of nocturnists for nighttime coverage in U.S. hospitals.
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Opinion
Hospital value-based purchasing is largely ineffective
September 7, 2017
Complicated pay-for-performance programs divert limited available resources away from meaningful improvement activities in order to comply with onerous reporting requirements.
News
How to reduce NICU transfers for asymptomatic hypoglycemia
August 28, 2017
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Hold off blood glucose testing until neonates are fed for the first time and glucose homeostasis can begin.
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Communication tools improve patient experience and satisfaction
August 24, 2017
In a culture prioritizing clinical outcomes above all, there can be a tendency to lose sight of one of the most critical aspects of providing effective care: the communication skills that build and foster physician-patient relationships.
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Here’s what’s trending at SHM – Aug. 2017
August 14, 2017
Get the latest news about upcoming events, new programs, and SHM initiatives.
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When families participate in rounds, errors decrease
August 11, 2017
When families are actively included in pediatric hospital rounds, preventable adverse events drop and families report better hospital experiences.