Richard Quinn
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Systems engineering in the hospital
May 3, 2017
Systems-engineering expert James Benneyan, PhD, doesn’t want hospitalists to look at poorly working processes in their institutions and think, “I should try to tweak this process to improve it.” Instead, he wants them to walk out of his HM17 session at 8 a.m. Thursday – a...
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On Tap Wednesday
May 3, 2017
SHM Awards of Excellence and a keynote speech on the transformation of health care take center stage.
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Telehospitalists can expand capability, capacity
May 3, 2017
“We are hearing so much about a need for an alternative care model, [and] the virtual-care model is incredibly relevant in today’s environment,” one expert says.
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DeSalvo: HM needs holistic approach to health care
May 2, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The job must evolve to include a focus on such social issues as economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, and education.
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Optimism in the face of change
May 2, 2017
Despite the tumult in health care today, hospitalists are well positioned to drive the discussion.
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Conway: HM well positioned for ‘system transformation’
May 2, 2017
“I want to leave people with the idea that value-based payment innovation and delivery system reform will continue to be critical aspects of improving our health system,” he says.
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RIV poster contest a meeting highlight
April 26, 2017
The number of submissions has nearly tripled from 634 in 2010 to 1,712 this year.
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Tips from ‘the father of modern networking’
April 5, 2017
One of HM17’s biggest draws will be the opportunity for hospitalists and other attendees to connect with their counterparts across the country. According to networking expert Ivan Misner, the best way to become an effective networker is to go to events with the idea of being willing to help people.
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What’s new at HM17
March 31, 2017
One of the top priorities of the HM17 planning committee was to create a diversity of topics that will appeal to hospitalists in a variety of settings. SHM leaders believe they have fulfilled that mandate.
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HM17’s ‘must-see sessions’
March 31, 2017
11 editorial board recommendations for precourses, breakout sessions, and workshops