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How to Handle Medical Board Complaints and Investigations
February 1, 2024
First, a disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this is not intended to be legal advice. Any specific questions or concerns you may have should be directed to your legal counsel. The recommendations...
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Debriefings After an Unexpected Hospital Death or Code
February 1, 2024
Hospitalist and palliative-care physician Kencee Graves, MD, FACP, recalls participating on a difficult code-team response while still a new medicine intern at the University of Utah, where she is...
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Are You Asking the Right Questions in a Job Interview?
February 1, 2024
Every hospitalist program is unique because it is tailored to meet the specific needs of the hospital it serves. For instance, one employer may require hospitalists to rotate through a post-discharge...
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SIG Spotlight: Physician Advisors
February 1, 2024
Physician advisors are responsible for a lot. Their work exists at the intersection of clinical matters and revenue. Think clinical documentation, hospital quality measures, length-of-stay...
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Chapter Spotlight: Maryland
February 1, 2024
If there’s one struggle that all SHM chapters know well, it’s engagement. Evelyn Gathecha, MD, FACP, FHM, tackles the issue head-on as president of the Maryland outpost. Dr....
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Gifting the Secrets and Lessons of the Profession
February 1, 2024
A dedicated nightly reader and med-peds-trained hospitalist, Richard Wardrop, MD, PhD, is the Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Program Director. He has a unique way of showing his appreciation to...
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Movers and Shakers, January 2024
January 29, 2024
Recognizing and celebrating SHM members for their accomplishments, promotions, and recognitions. Dr. Johnson Lara Johnson, MD, MHS, has been named chief medical officer for the Covenant Health...
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Hospitalists Discover Research Can Extend Their Patient Care Impact
January 2, 2024
Through their integral role in patient care, hospitalists are uniquely situated to identify problems on medical wards and to design research interventions to address these issues. Clinicians who’ve...
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Budgeting Tips: Keeping Division Finances on Track
January 2, 2024
Dr. Brotman For a hospitalist, managing a budget shouldn’t be that much different than maintaining a household budget. “Ideally, you should know approximately how much income you’ll...
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To Niche or Not to Niche-Should You Subspecialize?
January 2, 2024
Hospital medicine has experienced significant growth since its inception as a career within general internal medicine. Over the past 20 years, this expansion has created numerous opportunities for...