While the Child Opportunity Index was highly correlated with other neighborhood social determinant of health indexes, agreement varied substantially, particularly in rural areas. ja.ma/3ZMP4tF

"Currently, people who forego vaccination benefit from herd immunity, protected so long as others are vaccinated. This protection will quickly wane for all of us as a tragedy of the commons unfolds at scale." Samir S. Shah Erin Shaughnessy MD Journal of Hospital Medicine …mpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/5WPMYPG3…

What are the key barriers to the use of AI for QI and research in hospital medicine? This article discusses implementation, human-computer interactions, and transparency. S. Ma MD PhD et al. 🔗: doi.org/10.1002/jhm.13… ✍️: Stanford Division of Hospital Medicine

My favorite term to describe healthcare in the US…DISECONOMIES OF SCALE This occurs when an organization grows so large that the cost per unit of production increases, rather than decreases, due to inefficiencies. This concept contrasts with economies of scale, where

Howard Zinn: "To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. 1/4

A reliable way to boost cognitive functioning: Go to the gym. 383 studies: Exercise improves attention, memory, and information processing. It’s true across age groups and different types of workouts. Physical activity is good for the mind. Moving sharpens thinking.

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Congressman Steven Horsford just demolished Donald Trump and Elon Musk for increasing the prices of eggs, groceries, and toys while dismembering the United States Government. The Democratic resistance is growing.

Musk, Trump and the GOP are getting results. Hope they're proud.

To all those saying "shouldn't we root out government inefficiency? What's wrong with DOGE?" a quick background on Constitutional law and why the WAY it is being violated exposes the true motives of the criminals:

🧵 Many “hot takes” about the reduction of NIH indirect grant costs to 15%. Let’s lay out the facts about the university grant management process & accounting. And then use this to project likely short and longer term impacts of the policy.

People who spend their careers writing NIH grants are the literal opposite of grifters. It is a soul-sucking, brutal process. The scientists don’t get rich when they get funded. Their salary doesn’t change. They do it for science. For patients. You know, to make 🇺🇸healthy.

Anti-vaccine sentiment is putting the lives of children at risk. Anti-vaccine proponents now run HHS. Pediatricians must continue to deliver clear, consistent messaging about safety and efficacy of life-saving vaccines.

Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

Never forget that when Michelle Obama tried to increase access to healthy foods in school lunches, she got crucified by Republican politicians for government overreach, but when RFK Jr talks about changing additives without any impact except to make food more $$$, he’s heralded.

It’s Colorado rapids tradition to risk dying of hyperthermia to watch the first game of the year Nuff said

I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t. Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. RT if you're with me.

I know we're having fun, but imagine how much MORE fun it would be to live in a functioning democracy where two fragile billionaires crashing out didn't impact, say, rural hospital closures.

As we all share in the political comedy playing out today, I'd like to take a serious moment to remind everyone in South Carolina that Dr. Annie Andrews is running for US Senate. And she actually truly wants to help people in South Carolina.

Who’s ready for #PHM25?! 🙋 Join us this Thursday, July 24th to kick things off in Anaheim, CA! See why your peds hospitalist peers attend PHM Conference. ⤵️ bit.ly/40pvHYE

Have you downloaded the conference app yet? Download the SHMConnect app Open the app and select the event PHM 2025 Confirm your selection by clicking the "Select This Event" button Unlock the PHM 2025 event with the passcode sent to your email when you registered! #PHM25