Search results for "Trends"
Cost, loss of insurance lead many to forgo needed medical care
Health insurance is a major factor when people balance health care with its cost.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/trends.htm
15 Apr 2009
The risky rise of gabapentinoids
There are reasons to worry about these opioid alternatives.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/the-risky-rise-of-gabapentinoids.htm
15 Dec 2019
News from our crystal ball and HM19
This month's issue offers predictions about the market for hospitalists and coverage of Hospital Medicine 2019.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 May 2019
Steady increase in number of obese adults drove sharp rise in overweight population since 1980
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys showed substantial increases in overweight among adults since 1980, primarily reflecting an increase in the percentage of adults 20—74 years of age who are obese[PDF].
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/12/trends.htm
15 Dec 2008
Hospitalists' awareness of inpatient charges for services and tests
Hospitalists are not very aware of the charges for various services they provide, or tests they order, according to recent data.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/10/trends.htm
15 Oct 2010
Challenges in combating COPD readmissions
Experts report on bundled payments and other efforts targeting COPD hospital costs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/challenges-in-combating-copd-readmissions.htm
15 Aug 2019
A transfusion threshold for everyone
Evidence indicates restrictive thresholds are better for most inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/a-transfusion-threshold-for-everyone.htm
15 Jun 2020
The battle for high-value care
Experts give their advice on value projects and the evidence on stress tests and clot prophylaxis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/the-battle-for-high-value-care.htm
15 Dec 2019
Rural telemedicine, staffing model
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/in-the-news.htm
15 May 2019
Anti-smoking efforts graded state-by-state
The American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control 2008 report graded the 50 states and District of Columbia on their anti-smoking efforts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/trends.htm
15 Mar 2009