Search results for "High-value care"
Phone and medication intervention increased smoking cessation after hospital discharge
A post-discharge intervention increased smoking cessation among recently hospitalized adults who wanted to quit, a recent study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/27/3.htm
27 Aug 2014
In the News
Effectiveness of chlorhexidine alone, clindamycin for invasive strep, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/itn.htm
15 Oct 2014
Length of stay: Timing it right
Strategies for achieving efficient, high-quality care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/los.htm
15 Oct 2014
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on optimizing length of stay, streamlining patient transfers, using new antibiotics for skin infections, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/lfe.htm
15 Oct 2014
Turning talk about value into action
One hospital targets unnecessary treatment and tests.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/10/success.htm
15 Oct 2014
ACP toolkit improves care coordination between primary care and specialists
ACP's High Value Care Coordination Toolkit features resources to improve referrals and care coordination between primary care physicians and specialists, eliminate waste and duplicative care, and create more efficiency in care delivery.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/22/6.htm
22 Oct 2014
Top Docs
Meet our 2014 Top Hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/topdocs.htm
15 Nov 2014
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on our 2014 Top Hospitalists, patient visitation policies, an innovative approach to discharge planning, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/11/lfe.htm
15 Nov 2014
Teach trainees more thought, less waste
Hospitalist role models can help residents embrace high-value care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/high-value.htm
15 Mar 2015
A doctor seeks ways to encourage earlier palliative care talks
Cross-discipline initiatives are key.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/palliative.htm
15 Mar 2015