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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestReducing unnecessary testing
Efforts to test more judiciously represent a dramatic shift in the way physicians use tests to aid diagnosis and guide treatment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/07/coverstory.htm
15 Jul 2011
Best practice advice says generics can improve adherence, save money
ACP's Clinical Guidelines Committee provided talking points for clinicians to use in conversations with patients about generics and brand-name drugs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/25/4.htm
25 Nov 2015
What to fix?
Clinicians tackle workflow problems.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/success-story-what-to-fix.htm
15 Jul 2021
New survey shows decline in physician satisfaction with EHR systems
It appears to take at least 3 years for physicians to overcome initial challenges of EHR use and receive many of the benefits of their systems.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/26/4.htm
26 Aug 2015
Making transfers run smoothly
A lack of guidelines and fragmented systems can impede success.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/making-transfers-run-smoothly.htm
15 Feb 2020
MGMA conference coverage: Revenue varies with ownership, EHR use
Gait speed preoperatively predicts cardiac surgery outcomes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/03/2.htm
3 Nov 2010
Intervention in safety-net system failed to reduce overuse of VTE prophylaxis
An order set and best practice advisory in the electronic health record did not significantly affect use of prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism (VTE), but did provide some useful lessons, a study of 11 New York City hospitals found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/19/intervention-in-safety-net-system-failed-to-reduce-overuse-of-vte-prophylaxis.htm
19 Apr 2023
Inpatients face risk of long-term medications being discontinued
Patients taking medication for chronic diseases risk those prescriptions being discontinued when they are hospitalized, especially if they are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU), a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/31/3.htm
31 Aug 2011
Tips on taking transfers from surgery
Talk directly to the surgeon, peek at the wound, and don't be afraid to call with questions, experts advised.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/11/free/tips-on-taking-transfers-from-surgery.htm
11 May 2022
In the News
Best practice advice on generics, postdischarge facilities and spending, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/02/in-the-news.htm
15 Feb 2016