News
An unplanned career
- MHM;
- Patrick H. Conway, MD, MSc
February 13, 2019
Dr. Patrick Conway says hospitalists have been primary drivers in the shift to value-based care.
Opinion
Positive change through advocacy
- Ron Greeno, MD, FCCP, MHM
August 3, 2018
SHM past president Dr. Ron Greeno says the society takes the lead on issues that impact the U.S. health care system.
News
Medicare hospital deaths decline, hospice usage increases
June 26, 2018
During 2000-2015, Medicare recipients became less likely to die in hospitals.
News
Health care, technology, and the future
June 25, 2018
How do we improve the efficiencies of health service delivery while preserving the fundamental human qualities?
News
Building a better U.S. health care system
February 15, 2018
International comparisons suggest that the U.S. health care system could learn some lessons from other high-income nations.
News
Is it time for health policy M&Ms?
January 30, 2018
It’s important for physicians to know the policies that are aligned with, and those that may undermine, what they’re doing to improve their patients’ health.
News
Short takes
January 29, 2018
A brief roundup of HM-centric research.
News
Phoenix Children’s Hospital integrates care from ground up
January 9, 2018
More than 1,000 physicians in the Phoenix metro area are part of a hospital network with incentive-laden contracts for meeting care and wellness goals.
News
More studies show Medicaid expansion has benefited hospitals
September 12, 2017
Any contraction of the Medicaid expansion offered through the Affordable Care Act will reduce overall health insurance coverage and could have important financial implications for U.S. hospitals.
News
How hospitalists can help reduce readmissions
September 7, 2017
Multiple strategies exist that have either been proven to reduce hospital readmissions or show promise in doing so.