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To be, or not to be … on backup?
- Mara Babb, BA;
- Romil Chadha, MD, MPH, SFHM
August 19, 2019
A staffing backup system is a necessary tool for almost every practice.
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Social determinants of health gaining prominence
- Christine Kilgore
August 16, 2019
Training to recognize patients’ social determinants of health – factors such as income, living and working conditions, and access to healthy food and transportation – is gaining traction.
Opinion
PTSD in the inpatient setting
- Brian Kwan, MD, FHM;
- Kathlyn Fletcher, MD;
- Scott Steinbach, MD
August 12, 2019
Clinicians should know that hospitalization may exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD.
Opinion
Generalist knowledge is an asset
- Larry Beresford
August 5, 2019
Recognition of the place for HTFMs in hospital medicine has grown in recent years.
Opinion
Becoming a high-value care physician
- Celine Goetz, MD;
- Mary Lacy, MD
June 26, 2019
Practicing high-value care is not just a matter of ordering fewer tests.
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Medicare may best Medicare Advantage at reducing readmissions
- Gregory Twachtman
June 25, 2019
Editorialists provide reasons to exercise caution when interpreting the results.
News
HM19: Pediatric sepsis
- Amber Wright, MD;
- Ngozi Eboh, MD
May 21, 2019
Sepsis champions can help overcome barriers and continue performance bundles.
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Announcing the 2019 chapter awards and grant recipients
March 26, 2019
Chapter Excellence AwardsThe Society of Hospital Medicine is proud to recognize its chapters for their hard work and dedication through Chapter Excellence Awards. Each year, chapters strive to...
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Best practices lower postsepsis risk, but only if implemented
- Randy Dotinga
March 8, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Study found lower death and readmission rates in those who underwent recommended follow-up
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Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
- Alicia Gallegos
December 14, 2018
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.