The challenges inherent in conducting accurate, clinically effective, and cost-effective
cardiac evaluations among transplantation candidates relate to the large size of the target …

ContextRecent studies suggest that perioperatively administered β-blockers may reduce the
risk of adverse cardiac events in patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery. ObjectiveTo …

Background: It is commonly believed that the quality of health care decreases during trainee
changeovers at the end of the academic year. Purpose: To systematically review studies …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. In April
2013, an extensive evidence review was conducted, which included a literature review …

Importance It remains unclear whether telemonitoring approaches provide benefits for
patients with heart failure (HF) after hospitalization. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness …

Background Previous studies of hospital readmission have focused on specific conditions or
populations and generated complex prediction models. Objective To identify predictors of …

The authors argue that interventions to improve health care quality should be held to the
same standards that we apply to medical treatments. They believe quality-improvement …

Importance Readmission penalties have catalyzed efforts to improve care transitions, but
few programs have incorporated viewpoints of patients and health care professionals to …

Importance Medicare currently penalizes hospitals for high readmission rates for seniors but
does not account for common age-related syndromes, such as functional impairment …

Background: The relationship between surgeon and hospital procedure volumes and
clinical outcomes in total joint arthroplasty has long fueled a debate over regionalization of …