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Experts to review ‘hot topics’ in pediatric hospital medicine research
May 3, 2017
Two pediatric hospitalists reviewed every issue from 18 relevant journals over the last year and chose studies that involve important, evolving clinical questions that any physician caring for hospitalized children should know about.
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Telehospitalists can expand capability, capacity
May 3, 2017
“We are hearing so much about a need for an alternative care model, [and] the virtual-care model is incredibly relevant in today’s environment,” one expert says.
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Welcome to Annual Meeting Day 2
May 3, 2017
Day 1 has already raised the bar for the SHM Annual Meeting. Day 2, Wednesday, will set a whole new standard with courses, speakers, content, and perspective.
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Hospitalists can do better at end-of-life care, expert says
May 3, 2017
High-value care can remain elusive for the most vulnerable of populations.
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VIDEO: Policy-focused SHM president thinks hospitalists can impact global, systems change
May 3, 2017
Dr. Ron Greeno believes payment reforms like MACRA will have a “huge impact” on both hospitalists and the hospitals/health systems they work in.
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DeSalvo: HM needs holistic approach to health care
May 2, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The job must evolve to include a focus on such social issues as economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, and education.
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Rapid-fire session troubleshoots mechanical ventilation
May 2, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Troubleshooting problems with mechanical ventilation starts with assessing how much control one has over specific variables, according to an expert at HM17.
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VIDEO: Advocacy efforts spur CMS to drop HCAHPS pain domain assessment
May 2, 2017
How pain management is assessed is changing in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey scores, thanks in part to the advocacy efforts of the Society for Hospital Medicine’s public policy committee.
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On the big stage, SHM leaders discuss pressing issues
May 2, 2017
Dr. Brian Harte and Dr. Ron Greeno talk about the path forward for SHM.
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VIDEO: Low-tech system tweaks help hospitalists minimize workflow disruptions
May 2, 2017
Physicians are interrupted an average of 15 times per hour. Here are some strategies for streamlining workflow in the hospital.
