- News- Society of Hospital Medicine Creates Self-Assessment Tool for Hospitalist Groups- March 1, 2014- Assessment guide features 47 key characteristics, 10 guiding principles for hospital medicine groups 
![1]() - News- How Will New Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier Affect Medicare Reimbursements?- March 1, 2014- Program will have hospitalists identify appropriate metrics, patient attribution 
![1]() - News- Hospital Medicine Blends Academic, Clinical Pursuits to Create Optimal Career Path- March 1, 2014- Speciality provides numerous paths in research, quality improvement initiatives to allow for many career options 
- News- Hospital Medicine Blends Academic and Clinical Pursuits to Create Optimal Career Path- March 1, 2014- Hospitalists’ research pursuits range from basic scientific research to quality improvement studies, allowing for a multitude of satisfying career options. 
![1]() - News- Hospital Medicine’s Work-Life Balance Keeps Midori Larrabee Grounded- March 1, 2014- Seattle-based hospitalist enjoys tending to diverse pool of patients and homegrown garden 
- News- University of Chicago Hospitalist Scholars Program Wins Award- March 1, 2014- Program receives Association of American Medical Colleges' Learning Health System Challenge and Planning award 
- News- Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier To Make Changes for Hospitalists- March 1, 2014- Shift in reimbursement toward quality of care expected to encourage comparison of costs charged by physicians, other hospital medicine groups to same Medicare patients 
![1]() - News- HM14 At Hand Mobile App Enhanced Functionality Helps Hospitalists Plan For Annual Meeting- March 1, 2014- Upgraded event app provides real-time alerts for breaking conference news, ways attendees can connect with other conference bloggers, career recruiters on virtual job board 
![1]() - News- Movers and Shakers in Hospital Medicine- March 1, 2014- The latest hospitalists to receive awards, earn promotions, or assume new leadership roles. Plus, HM group contracts, mergers, and acquisitions 
- News- Society of Hospital Medicine’s Project BOOST Reduces Medicare Penalties and Readmissions- March 1, 2014- Apply by August 30 to participate in training program 




