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Report calls for focus on ‘subpopulations’ to fight opioid epidemic
March 27, 2019
“Methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone ... save lives” but most people with OUD get no treatment, new report says.
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Welcome back to National Harbor
- Dustin T. Smith, MD, SFHM
March 12, 2019
This year’s proximity to the nation’s capital allows for the conference to take place in conjunction with Hill Day on March 27.
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Final ‘Vision’ report addresses MOC woes
February 23, 2019
Onerous testing should be out and collaboration in, according to the Vision Commission’s report.
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Checklists, colleagues key when psychiatric patient overdoses
February 20, 2019
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Psychiatrists grieve when a patient overdoses and dies, but talking to other clinicians and using specialized checklists can help.
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Looking into the future and making history
- Nasim Afsar, MD, MBA, SFHM
January 14, 2019
SHM intends to provide a home for hospitalists to collaborate around population health management.
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How can I improve opioid safety at my hospital?
- Keri T. Holmes-Maybank, MD, MSCR, FHM;
- Thomas W. Frederickson, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM
January 3, 2019
Quality improvement is essential.
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Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
December 14, 2018
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.
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New perspectives keep SHM relevant
September 20, 2018
A Med-Peds hospitalist lauds SHM’s “progressive attitude” on such issues as gender disparity and LGBTQ health.
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Does nurse-physician rounding matter?
- Andres Laufer, MD;
- Venkat Prasad, MD
September 13, 2018
Improved communication by timely nurse-physician rounding can lead to better outcomes for patients.
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A systems-based charter on physician well-being
- Christopher Moriates, MD, SFHM
August 21, 2018
Real progress on burnout will be made when we stop focusing our attention, blame, and interventions on individuals.