SHM Press Releases

Authors Propose Integrating Accountability, Data Transparency, and Public Reporting With Evolving Sustainability Practices to Reduce Environmental Footprint

Last month, Sound Physicians in partnership with the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announced the winner of the SHM Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship Fund. Sound is the Visionary Sponsor of the scholarship, which was established by SHM. Nnadmi Igwe, a third-year student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, was selected from more than 30 applicants and was awarded the scholarship on April 14 during SHM Converge, SHM’s annual conference in San Diego, California. Sound’s Chief Health Equity and Diversity Officer Dr. Greg Johnson co-presented the award along with Dr. Eric Howell, CEO of SHM, and Dr. Kris Rehm, Outgoing President of the SHM Board.

Yesterday, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announced Ricardo Crespo Regalado, BA, a medical student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, as the recipient of its Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship Fund, made possible by keystone sponsor Vituity. Regalado will receive a $25,000 medical education assistance scholarship.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) announces that Rob Zipper, MD, MMM, SFHM, a member of SHM’s Board of Directors, was recently elected to the American Medical Association/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) for a two-year term and is the first hospitalist to hold a seat. The RUC is a volunteer committee of 32 physicians and other healthcare professionals that creates recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the values of services billed by all clinicians, including hospitalists.

Medical Education Assistance Scholarship Fosters Growth of Vibrant and Diverse Hospital Medicine Workforce

New Group- and Individual-Level Data Includes Use of Tele-health, Staffing and Scheduling Flexibility, and Leadership’s Role in Promoting Well-being

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), representing the Nation’s more than 40,000 hospitalists, is firmly committed to fostering the growth of a diverse and inclusive hospital medicine workforce which includes individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in medicine.

On July 13th, 2023, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the CY2024 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. In this rule, CMS has proposed to delay the implementation of the time-based definition of a “substantive portion” of a split (or shared) visit through at least December 31st, 2024. This delay is a result of vocal and consistent advocacy from SHM and other key stakeholders.

Group Provides Support and Resources for Hospitalists to Collaborate and Overcome Challenges of COVID-19 and Beyond

Dr. Mookherjee Focuses on Optimizing Clinical Teaching Through Mentorship, Research, and Directing Faculty Development

Dr. Press’ Research Focused on Developing, Testing, and Implementing Interventions to Improve Quality and Value of Care for Patients With Chronic Lung Disease

Dr. Kartha Established Hospital Medicine Team at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar, Founded SHM Middle East Chapter

Mr. Coons’ Expertise in Professional and Civic Roles Benefits Hospital Operations and Public Health

Dr. Dugani’s Research Spans COVID-19 Well-Being for Hospitalists and Characterization of Rural-Urban Disparities in Diabetes Care

Dr. and Mrs. Alhadeff Co-Founded Make Our Schools Safe, a Non-Profit Foundation Created to Protect Students and Teachers in School Following Their Daughter Alyssa’s Tragic Death in the 2018 Parkland School Shooting

Dr. Archna Eniasivam Committed to Transforming Systems and Embedding Equity in the Clinical Space

Dr. Mathews Supports the Growing Arena of Hospital at Home and Innovation in Hospital Medicine

Ms. McGrath Strives to Promote Bidirectional Mentorship Among NPs/PAs and Physicians

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named four new Masters in Hospital Medicine (MHM) to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Danielle B. Scheurer, MD, MSCR, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in recognition of her leadership and commitment to SHM and the field of hospital medicine.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named four new Masters in Hospital Medicine (MHM) to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Daniel Payson Hunt, MD, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in honor of his consistent, long-standing service and citizenship to patients, colleagues, and the field of hospital medicine.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named four new Masters in Hospital Medicine (MHM) to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Margaret C. Fang, MD, MPH, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in recognition for her leadership, service, and innovations to advance the field of hospital medicine.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named four new Masters in Hospital Medicine (MHM) to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Alpesh N. Amin, MD, MBA, MACP, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in recognition of his dedication to the specialty, the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the research and transformative models of care that advance the field.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces that The Philadelphia Inquirer has recognized the organization as a 2023 Top Workplace in Philadelphia. This award is based on the results of a confidential employee survey conducted earlier this year that measured employee engagement, organizational culture drivers and values, work-life balance, and more. SHM is one of 171 organizations in the Delaware Valley in the small, medium, and large categories, to receive this award.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces Cedric Mutebi, a medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine, as the recipient of its Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship Fund, made possible by keystone sponsor, Vituity. Mutebi will receive a medical education assistance scholarship in the amount of $25,000.

On Monday, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) launched the 2023 State of Hospital Medicine (SoHM) Survey and is seeking participants to contribute to the collective understanding of the state of the field. Results from the Survey will be analyzed and compiled into the 2023 SoHM Report to provide critical data that hospital medicine group leaders around the country can use to inform operations and management decisions.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) will welcome its annual conference, SHM Converge, to Austin, TX, from March 26-29, 2023, with world-class education for hospitalists led by award-winning faculty. The conference will include 106 didactic sessions, 19 workshops, and 4 advanced learning courses, formerly known as pre-courses.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) expressed support of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association’s recent call for an emergency declaration to bolster the national response to the recent surge of pediatric hospitalizations via a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), recently published original research, “What’s in a Name? Laypeople’s Understanding of Medical Roles and Titles,” which found that laypeople lack a clear understanding of the names of medical specialties and the titles used to indicate seniority in medical training. The authors recommend that all medical professionals effectively describe their roles when introducing themselves to patients to minimize confusion.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), recently published a retrospective study, “Growth Trends of the Adult Hospitalist Workforce Between 2012 and 2019,” which identified a more than 50 percent growth in the adult hospitalist workforce in the United States between 2012 and 2019.

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) affirms that abortion is healthcare and an important component of comprehensive, evidence-based medicine. We reiterate our opposition to laws and policies that impose limitations or requirements on the delivery of health care without any scientific foundation and that do not improve patient care. The Court’s decision has both immediate and long-term consequences that will adversely impact the health of women and all pregnant people nationwide.

Hospitalists practice hospital medicine, a medical specialty dedicated to the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients. We see the effects of gun violence firsthand when victims receive care in the hospital, we experience it directly when we no longer feel safe in our workplace due to the prevalence of violence in the clinical setting, and we feel it as community members when our hometowns experience these tragedies. Bold, significant policy change is needed to curb the epidemic of gun violence throughout the country.

First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds That Among Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19, 25% Were Exposed to Opioids and 10% to Benzodiazepines, Both of Which Can Suppress Respiration

With the sentencing in the RaDonda Vaught case, the Society of Hospital Medicine stands in solidarity with healthcare team members and professional societies in opposition to medical errors being criminally prosecuted. This case affirms the need for healthcare institutions to recommit to the principles of just culture and in supporting all members of the care team.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Chapter Excellence Awards at its annual conference, SHM Converge. The annual Chapter Excellence Awards Program is recognizes outstanding work conducted by chapters to carry out the SHM mission locally.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named two new Masters in Hospital Medicine to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. They join 37 other honorees for a total of 39 Masters in Hospital Medicine. Christopher Frost, MD, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, honoring his dedication to the specialty and the Society as a medical leader.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named two new Masters in Hospital Medicine (MHM) to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. They join 37 other honorees for a total of 39 Masters in Hospital Medicine. Kevin O’Leary, MD, MS, MHM, has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in recognition of his leadership, service, and innovations to advance the field of hospital medicine.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced that Rachel Thompson, MD, MPH, SFHM has assumed the presidency of SHM’s Board of Directors, succeeding Jerome C. Siy, MD, MHA, SFHM. In addition, Kris Rehm, MD, SFHM was voted President-Elect, Flora Kisuule, MD, MPH, SFHM was elected Treasurer, and Robert P. Zipper, MD, MMM, SFHM was voted Secretary. Kierstin Cates Kennedy, MD, MSHA, SFHM and D. Ruby Sahoo, DO, MBA, SFHM also joined the Board for three-year terms.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Amira del Pino-Jones, MD, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Christopher Moriates, MD, SFHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Teaching” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Ingrid Pinzon, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, FHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Humanitarian Services” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. This year, the recipient of SHM’s Junior Investigator Award is Micah T. Prochaska, MD, MSc, FHM.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring members of the hospital medicine team who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Kasey Bowden, MSN, FNP, AGACNP, is this year’s recipient in the “Clinical Leadership for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Marisha Burden, MD, SFHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Clinical Leadership for Physicians” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Amith Skandhan, MD, SFHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Service in Hospital Medicine” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Derek Williams, MD, MPH, is this year’s recipient in the “Excellence in Research” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. The Buprenorphine Team (“B-Team”) at Dell Seton Medical Center and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin received this year’s award in the “Excellence in Teamwork in Quality Improvement” category.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces Andrea Martinez, a third-year medical student at the Emory University School of Medicine, as the recipient of its inaugural Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship, made possible by keystone sponsor, Vituity. Martinez will receive a medical education assistance scholarship in the amount of $25,000.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces its Hospital Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship Fund, made possible by keystone sponsor, Vituity. Medical education assistance scholarships in the amount of $25,000 will be distributed to third-year medical students from an underrepresented group in medicine with an interest in a career in hospital medicine and a commitment to practicing in an underserved community.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces its 25th anniversary as the professional home for hospitalists and kicks off a year-long celebration, honoring its history while looking toward the future.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced that an article written by Lilia Cervantes, MD in the Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of SHM, was selected as a finalist for FOLIO Magazine’s 2021 Eddie Awards for Editorial Excellence.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), a medical society comprised of more than 15,000 hospitalists, and global research and education leader Wiley today announced that, starting in January 2022, Wiley will both publish SHM’s industry-leading publications and support SHM in developing and managing its career center.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces that its award-winning Center for Quality Improvement will partner on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) study, “The SIP Study: Simultaneously Implementing Pathways for Improving Asthma, Pneumonia, and Bronchiolitis Care for Hospitalized Children” (NIH R61HL157804).

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) has signed on to a joint statement with more than 40 other healthcare organizations and societies in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all workers in health and long-term care.

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Both the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) hold that the opportunity to participate as a hospitalist should be open to all interested physicians whose education, training, and current competence qualify them to serve effectively in this role.

This week, the Philadelphia Business Journal announced its 2021 Greater Philadelphia Best Places to Work and named the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) as one of 20 recipients in the medium company category, comprised of organizations with 50-99 employees.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named three new Masters in Hospital Medicine to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Nasim Afsar, MD, MBA, MHM has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, honoring her unwavering dedication to hospital medicine and the Society as an accomplished medical leader.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named three new Masters in Hospital Medicine to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Shaun D. Frost, MD, MHM has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, celebrating his comprehensive leadership background, commitment to medical education, innovation in hospitalist program operations, and various publications. He is also well-known for his mentorship of young hospitalist leaders.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named three new Masters in Hospital Medicine to honor those who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine. Jeffrey L. Schnipper, MD, MPH, MHM has been elected a Master in Hospital Medicine in celebration of his commitment to hospital medicine as an accomplished hospitalist, researcher, and quality improvement enthusiast.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Christopher P. Bruti, MD, MPH, is this year’s recipient in the “Clinical Leadership for Physicians” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Krystle D. Apodaca, DNP, FHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Clinical Leadership for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Lilia Cervantes, MD is this year’s recipient in the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Eileen Barrett, MD, MPH, MACP, SFHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Humanitarian Services” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Leah Lleras, MS, is this year’s recipient in the “Leadership for Practice Managers” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Robert Zipper, MD, MMM, SFHM, is this year’s recipient in the “Outstanding Service” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. S. Ryan Greysen, MD, MHS, SFHM is this year’s recipient in the “Research” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Grace C. Huang, MD is this year’s recipient in the “Teaching” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Awards of Excellence, honoring hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical leadership, teaching, teamwork, research, and humanitarian services, among others. Intermountain Healthcare is this year’s recipient in the “Teamwork in Quality Improvement” category.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces the addition of the U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, as a keynote speaker at SHM Converge, SHM’s annual conference. Dr. Murthy will discuss burnout and well-being in healthcare, key themes of the conference, during a fireside chat with Danielle Scheurer, MD, MSCR, SFHM, president of SHM’s board of directors. The conversation will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading medical society for hospitalists and their patients, announced its plans to celebrate the third annual National Hospitalist Day on Thursday, March 4. As hospitalists continue to serve on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, SHM will honor the entire hospital medicine care team on its print and digital platforms.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), announced support of the nomination of Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA to the position of Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Murthy is a well-respected hospitalist with decades of public health expertise and brings unparalleled capability to a role that is incredibly important during a once-in-a-lifetime public health crisis.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently released the COVID-19 Addendum to the 2020 State of Hospital Medicine (SoHM) Report, the latest version in its series of biennial reports on national and regional trends in hospital medicine. The COVID-19 Addendum provides insight into how a diverse group of hospitalists and hospital medicine groups (HMGs) modified operations and care plans to address the surges of COVID-19 in their communities.

On Monday December 21, 2020, Congress passed sweeping end-of-year and COVID-19 legislation that included much-needed relief from impending cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Hospitalists were originally slated to receive an estimated 8 percent reduction in their Medicare fee-for-service revenues based on finalized policies in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. According to Congressional estimates, the legislation would reduce the impact of the cuts by approximately half to two-thirds.

The COVID-19 pandemic is surging to new levels, with no sights of slowing down in the coming weeks. During the holiday season, we naturally feel increased compassion and empathy towards our friends, neighbors, and community. This year, it is more important than ever that we come together and harness that positive energy to help our communities as they continue to battle one of the most significant challenges in recent memory. Hospitalists have been on the front lines of the pandemic since day one. They have tirelessly cared for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 nationwide, performed research studies, and led teams through times of uncertainty and chaos, among many other contributions to help manage this public health crisis.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which finalized proposed changes to Medicare reimbursement rates, including a significant negative budget neutrality adjustment. For hospitalists, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) estimates that the adjustment will amount to an estimated eight percent reduction in Medicare reimbursement rates, which will go into effect on January 1, 2021.

On Tuesday, November 10, Daniel I. Steinberg, MD, SFHM, FACP was one of ten graduate medical education program directors from across the United States to receive the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) 2021 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award. This award “recognizes program directors who have fostered innovation and improvement in their residency/fellowship programs and served as exemplary role models for residents and fellows” and is considered the most prestigious award in the field. Dr. Steinberg has been a respected member of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) since 2003 and has continuously contributed to the success of SHM and the evolution of the hospital medicine specialty.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) proudly announces that its award-winning Center for Quality Improvement will partner on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) “Virtual Mentored Implementation to Reduce REVISITS (Reducing Respiratory Emergent Visits using Implementation Science Interventions Tailored to Setting)” Study (NIH 1 R01 HL146644). The core objective of the five-year study is to identify scalable solutions for reducing excessive, preventable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) acute care revisits.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading medical society for hospitalists and their patients, is strongly opposed to a recent proposal by the Department of Homeland Security to eliminate the “duration of status” standard associated with the J-1 visa and replace it with a fixed time period. In support of hospitalists and the care they provide patients in need, SHM sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security outlining its concerns related to the proposed change.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading medical society for hospitalists and their patients, stands with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) and its fellow member societies in condemning recent claims that physicians, including hospitalists, are overcounting COVID-19 deaths for financial or political gain.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) announced its virtual Annual Conference for 2021: SHM Converge. Formerly known as Hospital Medicine 2021 (HM21), SHM Converge will take place virtually from May 3-7, 2021, and will offer a fully digital experience with the same education, professional development and networking hospitalists have come to expect from SHM’s Annual Conference.

For the first time in its history, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) will host its Annual Conference, Hospital Medicine 2020 (HM20), virtually. Known for its cutting-edge education and networking opportunities, SHM will bring the excitement of San Diego, where Hospital Medicine 2020 was intended to take place, to attendees’ homes and offices.

Earlier this week, the Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), published novel research online first, “Pooled Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Hospitalized Patients,” authored by David Mastrianni, MD, et al. This study demonstrates a method of SARS-CoV-2 testing that may help conserve testing supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) while reducing the cost of large-scale testing.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Awards of Excellence Program celebrates members who have made exceptional contributions to hospital medicine in a wide variety of categories, including Clinical Leadership for Physicians, Excellence in Teaching, Outstanding Services in Hospital Medicine, Excellence in Research and others.

SHM deplores the negative impact of racism in our nation and will always strive to remedy racial inequities in our healthcare system. Racism in our society cannot be ignored. Nor will SHM ignore racism’s impact on public health. SHM enthusiastically supports its members working to promote equity and reduce the adverse impact of racism. We are committed to using our platform to improve the health of patients everywhere. SHM would like to reaffirm its long-valued dedication to diversity and inclusion. We remain committed to promoting healthy discussions and action throughout our publications, resources and member communities, as outlined by our diversity and inclusion statement.

The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the expansion of its online education portal aimed at offering physicians and other health care professionals a centralized location for finding, earning, tracking and reporting continuing medical education (CME) and other education on a wide range of clinical and professional topics. The newly enhanced AMA Ed HubTM offers physicians and their care teams access to educational activities developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM). Additionally, the platform now allows physicians who are board certified with the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) to have their credits automatically reported to ABPath.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading medical society for hospitalists, officially welcomes Eric E. Howell, MD, MHM as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Howell will report to the Board of Directors and is tasked with ensuring that SHM continues to serve the evolving needs and interests of its members while overseeing the organization’s strategic direction.

Drs. William Atchley, Daniel Dressler, Howard Epstein, and Jeffrey Glasheen Recognized as Innovators in the Field and Longtime Society Leaders

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is pleased to announce that Danielle Scheurer, MD, MSCR, SFHM has assumed the presidency of SHM’s Board of Directors, succeeding Christopher Frost, MD, SFHM. In addition, Jerome C. Siy, MD, SFHM was voted president-elect, Rachel Thompson, MD, MPH, SFHM was elected treasurer and Kris Rehm, MD, SFHM was voted secretary. In addition, Darlene Tad-y, MD, SFHM was elected to the Board of Directors for a three-year term.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Weijen Chang, MD, SFHM, FAAP as the editor-in-chief of The Hospitalist, SHM’s official monthly news magazine.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading medical society for hospitalists, announced today the appointment of Dr. Eric Howell as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Howell will be replacing Dr. Laurence Wellikson, who helped in founding the Society of Hospital Medicine, and has been its first and only CEO since 2000.

Today, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) issued the following statement on its commitment to diversity and inclusion: Hospitalists are charged with treating individuals at their most vulnerable moments, when being respected as a whole person is crucial to advance patients' healing and wellness. Within our workforce, diversity is a strength in all its forms, which helps us learn about the human experience, grow as leaders, and ultimately create a respectful environment for all regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, appearance, or ability. To this end, the Society of Hospital Medicine will work to eliminate health disparities for our patients and foster inclusive and equitable cultures across care teams and institutions with the goal of moving medicine and humanity forward.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently opened the 2020 State of Hospital Medicine (SoHM) Survey and is participants to contribute data about their group to the collective understanding of the state of the specialty. Results from the biennial Survey will be analyzed and compiled into the 2020 SoHM Report to provide the most up-to-date data on hospitalist practice demographics, staffing levels, turnover, staff growth, financial support, and compensation. The Survey is open now through February 16, 2020.

After serving as the first and only Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) since January of 2000, Laurence Wellikson, MD, MHM, has announced his retirement effective on December 31, 2020. In parallel, the SHM Board of Directors have commenced a search for his successor.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), revealed a new data collection initiative to inform improved representation in academic medicine.

Award Winners Make Exemplary Contributions to Hospital Medicine to Improve Patient Care

The Journal of Hospital Medicine (JHM), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), has launched its second new series this year, entitled Clinical Guideline Highlights for the Hospitalist. Alongside the new Leadership and Professional Development series, this addition plays a large role in the vision for the future of the journal, spearheaded by new Editor-in-Chief, Samir Shah, MD, MSCE, MHM.

Noteworthy Honor Reserved for Leaders Making Significant Contributions to the Specialty

The Journal of Hospital Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), has launched a new Leadership and Professional Development (LPD) series, which debuted in the February 2019 issue. This month’s issue includes an introduction to the new series as well as the inaugural LPD article entitled “Hire Hard, Manage Easy.”

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the leading non-profit medical society serving the hospital medicine care team, proudly announces the inaugural National Hospitalist Day, to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), published a study today entitled “Effectiveness of SIESTA on Objective and Subjective Metrics of Nighttime Hospital Sleep Disruptors,” which focuses on improving the inpatient overnight experience through routine changes, nursing education and electronic health record (EHR) modifications.

Earlier this week, the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) released the 2018 State of Hospital Medicine (SoHM) Report, the latest version in its series of biennial reports on national and regional trends in hospital medicine. Data included in the SoHM Report encompasses hospitalist compensation and production in addition to practice demographics, staffing levels, turnover, staff growth and financial support. This data assists practice administrators, HMG leaders, hospital executives, consultants and researchers in benchmarking their HMGs against others to inform management decisions on staffing, compensation and more.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the appointment of Eric Howell, MD, MHM to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Howell joins the society with a wealth of expertise in hospital medicine from both the provider and operations perspectives.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced the recipients of its 2018 Awards of Excellence. SHM’s annual Awards of Excellence honor hospitalists who exemplify hospital medicine best practices in areas such as clinical excellence, teaching, teamwork, research and humanitarian services, among others. The winners were recognized at SHM’s annual conference, Hospital Medicine 2018, in Orlando, Florida on April 10, 2018.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently named four new Masters in Hospital Medicine, who were honored on April 9 at Hospital Medicine 2018, the largest educational and networking event dedicated to the hospital medicine specialty, in Orlando, Florida. The Master in Hospital Medicine (MHM) designation was introduced in 2010 to honor those who demonstrate experience in the principles of leadership, teamwork and quality improvement within the specialty of hospital medicine.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), has released a statement titled “Improving the Safety of Opioid Use for Acute Noncancer Pain in Hospitalized Adults: A Consensus Statement from the Society of Hospital Medicine” in response to the growing issue of managing opioid prescribing in the inpatient setting.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) will host its annual conference, Hospital Medicine 2018 (HM18), at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida from April 8 to 11, 2018. HM18 is the largest national gathering of hospitalists in the United States, offering a comprehensive array of educational and networking opportunities designed specifically for the hospital medicine professional. SHM welcomes Kate Goodrich, MD, MHS, Director, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, and Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Robert M. Wachter, MD, MHM, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco as its featured keynote speakers.

The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently announced that Adfinitas Health is the first organization to sign on as part of SHM’s new institutional partner program, offering customized memberships for select hospital medicine management companies and health systems with large hospitalist groups. Each institution will receive benefits specifically designed to meet its unique needs.

The Journal of Hospital Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), recently released a statement, “Credentialing of Hospitalists in Ultrasound-Guided Bedside Procedures: A Position Statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine,” which is the first of a six-part series of position statements.

While at Hospital Medicine 2018 (HM18) in Orlando, the Society of Hospital Medicine’s (SHM’s) Chief Executive Officer, Laurence Wellikson, MD, MHM, announced that Christopher Frost, MD, SFHM was voted President-Elect. Steven B. Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, SFHM and Jerome C. Siy, MD, SFHM were also elected to the Board for three-year terms.

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