The Hospitalist - An Official Publication of Society of Hospital Medicine
Current Issue
Session Recommendations for Converge 2025
March 4, 2025
The Hospitalist’s editorial board members are making plans for SHM Converge 2025. Here they share some of the sessions they’re looking forward to. Nkemdilim Mgbojikwe, MD, SFHM Associate...
Sightseeing in Sin City
March 4, 2025
In case you haven’t heard, SHM Converge is happening in Las Vegas this year (April 22-25). Whether it’s your first time attending or your first time in Las Vegas, or you’re a veteran of both,...
Can Expediting Patient Discharge Past Clinical and Non-Clinical Barriers Improve Overall Hospital Throughput?
March 4, 2025
It’s 8 a.m. and the hospital is starting the day in a tough position. There are 15 patients boarding in the emergency department (ED), two patients who can be downgraded from the intensive care...
Latest News
Celebrate NHD by Entering the HM Voices Contest
March 10, 2025
The third annual HM Voices National Hospitalist Day Contest is now accepting submissions. HM Voices is The Hospitalist’s online section where SHM members can unleash their creativity. We showcase...
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, and Warfarin in Patients with Cirrhosis and AF
March 4, 2025
Clinical question: What is the effectiveness and safety of apixaban, rivaroxaban, and warfarin in patients with cirrhosis and atrial fibrillation? Background: The use of direct oral anticoagulants...
Gabapentinoid Use Associated with Increased Risk of Severe Exacerbations in Patientswith COPD
March 4, 2025
Clinical question: Does gabapentinoid use increase the risk of severe exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Background: Gabapentinoids are indicated for the...
Gram-Negative Bacteremia: Early Transition from IV to PO Antibiotic Therapy
March 4, 2025
Clinical question: What is the safety and efficacy of switching from IV to oral antibiotic therapy after three to five days in patients with gram-negative bacteremia? Background: Bacteremia is...
Renal Function and Decongestion with ADHF: the ADVOR Trial
March 4, 2025
Clinical question: Does acetazolamide enhance loop diuretic effect in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and how does this combination affect renal function? Background: Nearly...
Finerenone Reduces HF Events in Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction
March 4, 2025
Clinical question: Does finerenone improve outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction? Background: Steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor...
From SHM
Celebrate National Hospitalist Day with SHM and The Hospitalist
The third annual HM Voices National Hospitalist Day Contest is now accepting submissions. HM Voices is The Hospitalist’s online section where SHM members can unleash their creativity. We showcase creative writing—In Your Words (poetry, essays, etc.) or creative visuals—In Your Eyes (photos, art, digital creations).
This year’s National Hospitalist Day is focused on celebrating the ABCs of hospitalists’ impact on the hospital medicine community through Advancing care, Building community, and Creating opportunity. Express any or all aspects of this theme creatively through art, poetry, videos, essays, photography, etc., and send your submissions to [email protected]. The deadline is March 31. The top three winners will be published in an upcoming issue of The Hospitalist, and all submissions will be published online.
From JHM
Check out the Latest Issue of JHM
The March issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine features:
Disparities in post discharge follow-up and risk of readmission between Medicaid and privately insured patients
The work environment and hospitalist work well-being and burnout
Association between initial antibiotic route and outcomes for children hospitalized with pneumonia
Academic hospitalist perspectives on the benefits and challenges of secure messaging: A mixed methods analysis
...and much, much more!
Featured Jobs
Hospitalist Opportunity in Beautiful Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a part-time Hospitalist to join its well-established Hospital Medicine program
Division Chief of Hospital Medicine at University of Texas, Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, Texas
Tyler, Texas
University of Texas, Tyler School of Medicine seeks an accomplished leader to serve as the inaugural Division Chief of Hospital Medicine.
Hospital Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Orangeburg Medical Center
Orangeburg, South Carolina
The Hospital Medicine Department at MUSC Health – Orangeburg Medical Center is seeking a full-time Acute Care trained Advanced Practice Provider to jo
Full-Time Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner
Naples, Florida
Premier Inpatient Partners is seeking an experienced Full-Time Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner to join its continuously expanding practice in Naples,.
Full-time Hospital Medicine PA/AGACNP – Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a full-time PA or AGACNP to join its well-established Hospital Medicine program
BC/BE Internal Medicine/ Family Medicine physicians to join our experienced Hospitalist team
Hartford, Connecticut
Trinity Health Of New England is seeking BC/BE Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians to join our experienced Hospitalist Medicine team.