From the Society
Quality
i-HOPE study engages patients, families to improve quality of hospital stays
We cannot optimally improve outcomes of hospitalized patients if we don’t have patients’ perspectives.
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Flying toward equity and inclusion
A heterogeneous group of people leads to an engaged and high performing culture.
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SHM and Jefferson College of Population Health partner to provide vital education for hospitalists
To help improve population health, hospitalists can work with other stakeholders in the health care ecosystem.
Career
Hospitalist movers and shakers – September 2019
Take note of some recent career transitions in the hospital medicine community.
Clinical
Managing alcohol withdrawal in the hospitalized patient
Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing high morbidity and mortality.
From the Society
Introducing SHM’s president-elect
Dr. Danielle Scheurer, SHM’s president-elect, wants to leave SHM better than she found it.
From the Society
Obtain proper reimbursements with more effective documentation and coding
Hospitalists should know the factors that influence coding to ensure accuracy and compliance.
From the Society
Am I still a hospitalist?
Hospital medicine and health care delivery systems should drive change in a coordinated, collaborative partnership.
Career
The changing landscape of medical education
There are signs our current model of medical education is inefficient, inadequate, and obsolete.
From the Society
Laurence Wellikson, MD, MHM, announces retirement as CEO of Society of Hospital Medicine
SHM grew its membership and diverse offerings for hospitalists under Dr. Wellikson’s leadership.