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Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2014 Conference Draws Record-Setting Crowd
September 2, 2014
More than 800 hospitalists gather to hear from CMS’ Patrick Conway, healthcare system CEOs, experts in pediatric hospital medicine
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SHM Report Provides New Insights About Physician Practice Leaders
November 1, 2013
Leadership roles expand to help hospitals meet performance improvement goals
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Arms Wide Open
May 2, 2009
QI expert relishes the chance to partner with hospitalists
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Conference Report: AHRQ
September 1, 2006
A combined focus: patient safety and health IT
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The Constant and Familiar Face
December 1, 2005
A look at the critical relationship between nursesand hospitalists—from the nurse’s perspective
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SHM Establishes Palliative Care Task Force
November 1, 2005
End-of-life issues a priority as task force sets agenda
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The Campaign to Save 100,000 Lives
- Jeanne Huddleston, MD, FACP
January 1, 2005
I am on a plane on my way back to Minnesota after being professionally rejuvenated by the content of the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s 16th Annual Forum, in Orlando, FL. The theme of the meeting called on all hospitals, and hence I believe all hospitalists, to save lives. Dr.
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Important Lessons from Hospitalists Who Love Their Jobs
May 1, 2023
Job stress, moral injury, burnout, and the great resignation—these are very real concerns for the field of hospital medicine, exacerbated by but not limited to the unprecedented challenges of the...
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Vaught Verdict Shines Spotlight on the Need to Report Errors Without Fear
October 3, 2022
The outcome of the RaDonda Vaught case could have a chilling effect on the reporting of medical errors by hospitalists and other front-line caregivers. Earlier this year, RaDonda Vaught, a...
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Hospitalists Talk about Rebuilding Trust in Health Care
- Ankit Mehta MD FACP SFHM;
- Benji K. Mathews, MD, FACP, SFHM
May 2, 2022
Dr. Mehta Trust is fundamental to the practice of medicine. As the foundation of a therapeutic relationship, it’s essential for effective care delivery. Trust is a fragile bond, an agreement...