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HM14 to Feature Free Wi-Fi
HM14 attendees can access free wi-fi connectivity at the convention's host hotel, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Opinion
Problem Solving In Multi-Site Hospital Medicine Groups
Meetings, shared-staffing models can reduce hospitalist tension in multiple practice sites
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Federal Grant Extends Anti-Infection Initiative
The American Hospital Association’s Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) expand its program to reduce healthcare-associated infections
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Patient Activation Measure Tool Helps Patients Avoid Hospital Readmissions
Connection shown between readmission rates, degree of patients' ability to manage pain, self-care post-discharge
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Hospitalists Use Online Game to Identify, Manage Sepsis
Case-based interactive learning tool, Septris, teaching medical trainees importance of early diagnosis, treatment
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Should Unaffiliated Physicians Have Infusion Privileges?
Billing requirements, guidelines for alternate site infusion therapy
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Hospitalist Reviews on Treatments for Acute Asthma, Stroke, Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia, and More
Also reviewed this month: endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage; long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness;...
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Hospitalists Join Together, Raise Bar on Global Health Initiatives
Ongoing relationships with medical professionals in under-resourced nations promote construction of new facilities, medical education, training
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Society of Hospital Medicine Creates Self-Assessment Tool for Hospitalist Groups
Assessment guide features 47 key characteristics, 10 guiding principles for hospital medicine groups
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How Will New Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier Affect Medicare Reimbursements?
Program will have hospitalists identify appropriate metrics, patient attribution