The ever-changing state of HM in the U.S. remains a challenge, but it continues to generate innovation and excitement. The high number of engaged participants from 30 different states attending the 13th annual Southern Hospital Medicine Conference demonstrates that hospitalists are eager to learn and ready to improve their practice in order to provide high-value healthcare in U.S. hospitals today.
Dr. Lee is vice chairman in the department of hospital medicine at Ochsner Health System. Dr. Smith is an assistant director for education in the division of hospital medicine at Emory University. Dr. Deitelzweig is system chairman in the department of hospital medicine and medical director for regional business development at Ochsner Health System. Dr. Wang is the division director of hospital medicine at Emory University. Dr. Dressler is director for education in the division of hospital medicine and an associate program director for the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program at Emory University.
