A call to action from Nasim Afsar, MD at #SHMConverge to make health equity the 5th aim of healthcare and that Hospitalists can play a impactful role to promote health equity because the time is now and “enough is enough” Society of Hospital Medicine

Thank Nasim Afsar, MD for sharing your wisdom and encouragement at #SHMconverge . I promise I’ll find a change to make 😁, it’s #HowWeHospitalist!

Congratulations to Chatee Excellence Awardees #SHMConverge. It’s #HowWeHospitalist!!

The final day of #SHMConverge is here! 🥳 We hope you are enjoying this amazing reunion of hospitalists. Time for Dr. Mark Shapiro to talk about “The Moment Before Our Future.” Let’s get in the moment with Mark Shapiro, MD!

"We are this country's strategic resilience reserve". "Physicians carry a megaphone and we have the responsibility to use it" "Our potential energy is now starting to go kinetic" - Look out! #howwehospitalist Mark Shapiro, MD #plenary #SHMConverge Society of Hospital Medicine

A huge THANK YOU to Michelle, Theresa, Brett, Brittany, Jade, Joi, Kim, Mariam & the entire conference team for Society of Hospital Medicine #SHMConverge Annual Meeting! An incredible experience for all attendees, your hard work is so appreciated! Thank You!

Celebrating Women in Hospital Medicine the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/ar… Wonderful piece. Thanks Society of Hospital Medicine #Hospitalist

Prior authorization under #MedicareAdvantage leads to excessive care delays or denials - negatively contributing to patient care. 📝 Our beneficiaries deserve better. Read our RFI on #priorauthorization ⤵️ hospitalmedicine.org/policy--advoca…

The 2023 PFS Proposed Rule is hugely important to hospital medicine Significant comment areas include: 🔹Revalued inpatient/obs E&M codes 🔹Split (or shared) billing 🔹The Quality Payment Program 🔹Telehealth Read our full comment letter 👇 hospitalmedicine.org/policy--advoca…

September is #WomenInMedicine month! Celebrating Women in Hospital Medicine the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/ar… Laura Nell Hodo Flora Kisuule Gopi Astik kris Shobhna Singh MD Society of Hospital Medicine

Hospitalists rely on these devices every day to make lifesaving clinical decisions. ALL patients, regardless of skin tone, deserve the highest quality care possible. We demand better for our patients. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ hospitalmedicine.org/policy--advoca…

Hospital medicine is now among the top five largest physician specialties and continues to expand 📈 How can we ensure quality as growth continues? Greg Ruhnke Journal of Hospital Medicine bit.ly/3WJ6fdl

The pandemic has exacerbated existing healthcare workforce shortages. Solving this crisis will require multiple interventions, including: ✔️ Maintain existing workforce ✔️ Reduce admin burden ✔️ Align Multi-State Licensure ✔️And more! tinyurl.com/3v56kehp

Who’s ready for #SHMConverge23? 🎉 Make the most of your trip and take advantage of everything Austin has to offer, including: 🚵‍♂️ Outdoor activities 🎸 Music and entertainment 🥘 Food bit.ly/3z56J2M

This was an emotional ride. Thanks to all who attended and those in the audience who shared their stories. It takes courage. #SHMConverge23

1/2 Exciting news for Dr. Somnath Mookherjee! He is the 2023 recipient of the Society of Hospital Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award! This annual honor recognizes outstanding teaching prowess & mentoring to other hospitalists, residents, med students, or other healthcare professionals

If you haven't had a chance to already, check out the April issue-- available online now!🙌 This month we celebrate the volunteers that build our community, SHM's president kris shares more on the future of hospital medicine, and so much more! the-hospitalist.org

TEDxOmaha has wonderful speaker Dr. Michael Smith Healthcare Improv in its lineup this year! Click to learn more. UNMC College of Medicine unmc.edu/newsroom/2023/…