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Hot Topics in Practice Management; HM15 Session Analysis
April 9, 2015
HM15 Session RAPID FIRE PANEL: Hot Topics in Practice Management Updates on Key Issues, Including the Key Characteristics of an Effective HMG HM15 Presenters: Roy Sittig MD SFHM, Jeffrey Frank MD MBA, Jodi Braun Summation: Speakers covered timely topics regarding the Accountable Care Act, nam
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Choosing Wisely in Hospital Medicine: Accomplishments and What the Future Holds
April 1, 2015
John Bulger, DO, MBA reviewed the components of the Choosing Wisely campaign and SHM’s recommendations in an era where providing high value cost-conscious care is key to optimizing the health of our patients.
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Educational Opportunities for Hospitalists Beyond HM15
March 3, 2015
Whether you’re packing your bags for HM15 or following from afar, there are plenty of other opportunities to get the most up to date clinical, management, and quality improvement information in the specialty: Leadership Academy 2015 October 19-22 Austin, Texas Get the managerial confidence
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Society of Hospital Medicine’s Quality Improvement Module Approved for ABIM Maintenance of Certification
March 3, 2015
If you’re among the many physicians enrolled in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, you have to earn a combined 100 points in medical knowledge and practice improvement throughout your 10-year certificate period.
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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine EVP Explains Hospitalists’ Important Role in End-of-Life Planning
December 2, 2013
Listen to more of our interview with Porter Storey, MD, executive vice president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
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SHM’s Online Community Easy to Access, Use
December 2, 2013
Seven simple steps to get started on HM Exchange
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Hospitalists Outline Quality of Care Initiative for Inpatients with Atrial Fibrillation
December 2, 2013
Evidence-based approaches, assessment tools can improve outcomes
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Palliative Care Can Be Incredibly Intense, Richly Rewarding for Hospitalists
December 2, 2013
Comfort-focused treatment approach maximizes patients' quality of life, gives physicians an emotional lift, reduces hospital costs
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Hospitalists Have Opportunity to Transform Healthcare
November 1, 2013
Despite system-wide challenges, hospitalists should strive to redefine the practice of medicine
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CDC Expert Discusses MRSA Infections and Monitoring for Anti-Microbial Resistance
November 1, 2013
Jean Patel, PhD, deputy director of the Office of Antimicrobial Resistance at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks about MRSA infections and the importance of close monitoring for new signs of anti-microbial resistance