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The Future of Hospital Medicine
- Larry Wellikson, MD, SFHM
May 25, 2012
The biggest challenge hospitalists face is fulfillment of our promise.
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Communication Vital to End-of-Life Care
May 25, 2012
I can’t speak for all loved ones who must witness the passage of a parent, a child, or a spouse, but for me, a hospitalist’s firm hand would have made a world of difference in how we navigated this inevitable event.
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New SHM Board Member Brian Harte Brings Experience, Broad Range of Perspectives
May 2, 2012
Credits hospitalist pioneers with helping foster his passion for leadership
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HM12’s Professional Development Offerings Have Singular Focus
April 26, 2012
This year’s pre-course lineup included the MOC test preparation, hands-on classes in medical procedures and ultrasound usage, and a debut class on “How to Improve Performance in CMS’s Value-Based Purchasing Program.”
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SHM Offers Multitude of Educational, Professional Development Opportunities
April 26, 2012
In addition to the annual meeting, SHM and its partners bring hospitalists the very best in education, professional development, and networking in the form of in-person meetings.
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HM On the Move
April 26, 2012
Jeff Dickerson, MD, Ignacio Calvo, MD, nurse practitioner Abe Keating, Eric McFarling, MD, Emily Hebert, MD
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SHM Should Create Task Force to Explore Reimbursement Methodology Change
April 26, 2012
I think it’s about time that we physicians take a stand and try to change some of the ridiculous word games going on in Medicare reimbursement circles.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: How the School of Medicine at Stanford University Is Addressing Female Physicians and Leadership
April 11, 2012
The school has increased the percentage of women at each faculty rank so that it now surpasses national averages
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Society of Hospital Medicine Announces Annual Research, Innovation, and Clinical Vignette Poster Winners
April 4, 2012
Winners include research into accountable care units, an acute-care 30-day mortality model, acute Q fever awareness, and weight gain in infants
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HM12 SESSION ANALYSIS: Pediatric Palliative Care
- Mark Shen, MD, SFHM, FAAP
April 3, 2012
Palliative care has evolved to a model of shared management with other caregivers, and isn't just code for "hospice."