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Policy experts analyze health care reform
Panel members' views span a wide spectrum of policy and experience.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/05/health-care-reform.htm
15 May 2014
Central line infections in ICUs fell 58% between 2001 and 2009
Central line-associated bloodstream infections in ICUs dropped 58% between 2001 and 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/09/2.htm
9 Mar 2011
When hospitalists marry: A boon for work-life balance
On-call hours and the unpredictability of many medical specialties can leave married physicians as ships passing in the night—or the front hallway. Yet by working as hospitalists in the same practice, some doctors are able to take care of families and spend quality time together.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/10/balance.htm
15 Oct 2008
In the News
Aspirin after pancreas surgery, appropriate use criteria for noninvasive vascular tests, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/itn.htm
15 Nov 2013
The July/August issue of ACP Internist is online
The July/August issue of ACP Internist is now online, with stories on chronic kidney disease screening, durable medical equipment requests, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/09/6.htm
9 Jul 2014
A code for improving transitions of care
New Medicare code for transitional care management has seen low uptake but good patient outcomes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/qa-code-for-improving-transitions-of-care.htm
15 Nov 2018
Study finds low adherence to price transparency mandate across U.S. hospitals
As of Jan. 1, 2021, a federal rule requires hospitals to disclose five types of standard charges for all services and to provide a consumer-friendly display for at least 300 services. Six to nine months after it went into effect, more than half of hospitals had met neither requirement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/15/study-finds-low-adherence-to-price-transparency-mandate-across-us-hospitals.htm
15 Jun 2022
ACP launches care coordination toolkit to improve communication between primary care, subspecialists
ACP has unveiled a High Value Care Coordination Toolkit designed to enable more effective and patient-centered communication between primary care and subspecialist doctors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/16/5.htm
16 Apr 2014
In the News
More hospitals employing physicians, survey finds.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/09/itn.htm
15 Sep 2008
Facing tough decisions
This month, we look at SNF vs. home care after hospitalization, care for migrants, and physician suicide prevention, among other issues.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Sep 2019