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    Complying with the MATE Act

    June 13, 2023

    The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, of 2023, which takes effect June 2023. The MATE Act requires training for Drug Enforcement...

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    Connecting at Converge Via SIGs and Chapters

    March 1, 2023

    One of the many benefits of SHM membership is connecting and learning from fellow members. One of the best ways to do that is to join a Special Interest Group (SIG) or Chapter. SHM’s SIGs are...

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    Removing the Barrier to OUD Treatment with Buprenorphine

    March 1, 2023

    “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead Dr. Rogers They say there are...

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    Things to Do in Austin

    February 1, 2023

    Austin, Texas is not only the Live Music Capital of the World but also home to SHM Converge 2023, March 26-29 at the Austin Convention Center. Plan your conference experience and take advantage of...

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    How Split Billing Could Affect Hospitalists

    December 13, 2022

    This summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to extend the transition year from 2023 to 2024 for the split-billing rule. The delay was finalized in its November release...

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    Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    December 12, 2022

    Twitter versus other platforms When Elon Musk bought Twitter in October it was anybody’s guess how things might change on the platform. Not even two months later the company has lost almost 67% of...

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    Hospitalists’ Reflections Offer Hope and Optimism for the Coming Years

    December 1, 2022

    As we come to the close of 2022, we take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned these last few years, and more importantly, what new challenges and opportunities lie ahead. We spoke with...

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    Juggling Medical School, DEI, and Volunteering are All in a Day’s Work for This Med Student

    September 1, 2022

    Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three words that, rightfully, get bandied around more and more frequently. The Society of Hospital Medicine does more than bandy the words around. In support of...

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    SHM’s 2022 Hill Day a Success

    August 1, 2022

    US Capitol. Getty Images It’s been two years since members of SHM’s Public Policy Committee (PPC) participated in Hill Day—the annual visit to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators and...

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    Hospitalists’ Jam Session

    July 1, 2022

    These members of the band performed in Nashville: standing (L to R): Kevin Maguire, Do, FHM, John Nelson, MD, MHM, Robert Zipper, MD, MMM, SFHM, Thomas McIlraith, MD, CLHM, SFHM, and David Lake, MD;...