The Hospitalist

Article: CME 2.0

Hands-on and high-tech are the new industry standards

Cover Story: Arms Wide Open

QI expert relishes the chance to partner with hospitalists

Cover Story: The More, The Merrier

Expanded HM09 offers comprehensive CME and improved throughput

Article: Under Pressure

Hospitalists confront the recession and its unprecedented trickle-down effects

Key Clinical Question: What is the best approach to treat an upper extremity DVT?

Team Hospitalist Q&A: He’s on HM’s Fast Track

 Inexperience didn’t slow this ambitious Philly hospitalist down

HM Debate: Should Patients Be Informed of Better Care Elsewhere?

Public Policy: Medicine’s Change Agent

Influential senator says HM can help lower costs, improve quality of care

Career Development: Promotional Pursuits

Set goals and identify training tools to develop leadership skills

JHM Sneak Peek: Self-Serve SSU Study

Limited funding didn’t stop Chicago team from identifying “successful” stays

The Hospital Pharmacy: Up Close and Personal

Medication reaction research could streamline drug trials, improve outcomes

In the Literature: The latest research you need to know

Society Pages: SHM’s Down with Digital

Blogs distribute information, spark dialogue, and create a buzz

Ask Dr. Hospitalist: Salary One Part of the Compensation Package

 Your hospital medicine questions answered

SHM Point of View: Bright Lights, Big City

National exposure is great for the specialty and our patients

Practice Management: The Bigger They Are ...

As HM grows, more large groups face more complex issues

From the Editor’s Desk: Read All About It

 Tough economy, healthcare reform, ever-evolving philosophies challenge the HM business model