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Infectious diseases, workflow, trade policy, workforce and research funding. #News for #hospitalists
Infectious diseases, workflow, trade policy, workforce and research funding
Read news for hospitalists: Infrastructure, research funding, vaccine critic, anticoagulation, patient encounters and treating CAP
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December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Infectious diseases, workflow, trade policy, workforce and research funding. #News for #hospitalists
A simulation-based curriculum intentionally integrated into the existing resident academic schedule to provide structured hands-on learning across multiple domains buff.ly/hk2p1EX
A Longitudinal and Multimodal Simulation-Based Curriculum Improved Internal Medicine Residents’ Confidence in Procedures, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, and Clinical Decision-Making
Introduction Internal medicine training has historically relied on classroom-based lectures, typically delivered through morning and noon conferences, which offer broad content coverage but limited…
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December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A simulation-based curriculum intentionally integrated into the existing resident academic schedule to provide structured hands-on learning across multiple domains buff.ly/hk2p1EX
Advantages include much higher med-initiation rates and improved mortality todayshospitalist.com/hospitalist-...
Hospitalist-led consult service for OUD scores big benefits
Read “Hospitalist-led consult service for OUD scores big benefits ” and other informative articles in Today’s Hospitalist. Follow us for news & tips in the medical career field.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Advantages include much higher med-initiation rates and improved mortality todayshospitalist.com/hospitalist-...
When I use a word . . . Hospitalists—advantages and disadvantages
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December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
When I use a word . . . Hospitalists—advantages and disadvantages
Our survey revealed that just under 80% of #hospitalists said they have the primary responsibility for treating physical health problems of inpatients with serious mental illness. Only 55.1%, however, said they have enough resources.
How hospitalists view treating serious mental illness, SUD
Survey reveals data on how hospitalists feel about their treatment - and available resources - for patients with both conditions.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Our survey revealed that just under 80% of #hospitalists said they have the primary responsibility for treating physical health problems of inpatients with serious mental illness. Only 55.1%, however, said they have enough resources.
Study examined whether better continuity is helpful for acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations that might be avoided with regular care.
Higher continuity of care linked with fewer acute preventable hospitalizations
Continuity of care has been linked with fewer hospitalizations. This study examined whether better continuity is helpful for acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations that might be avoided with…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Study examined whether better continuity is helpful for acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations that might be avoided with regular care.
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
Severe Hepatitis in a Patient With Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease buff.ly/XrIblTE
Severe Hepatitis in a Patient With Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease: Diagnostic Uncertainty Between Methotrexate Toxicity and Autoimmune Liver Involvement
A patient in their mid-20s with a background of undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) presented with two days of worsening jaundice, pruritus, and vomiting. Methotrexate had been stopped…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Understanding patient preferences on providing sociodemographic information in an acute care setting
Understanding patient preferences on providing sociodemographic information in an acute care setting: a qualitative study - BMC Health Services Research
Access to patient sociodemographic information is a critical factor to understanding, at a systems-level, where health inequities exist so they can be addressed. Patient concerns around disclosing…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Understanding patient preferences on providing sociodemographic information in an acute care setting
Evidence backing use of hallway beds: studies show majority of patients preferred being in an inpatient hallway instead of one in the ED. buff.ly/jfhYJNr
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Evidence backing use of hallway beds: studies show majority of patients preferred being in an inpatient hallway instead of one in the ED. buff.ly/jfhYJNr
One of the most important skills to learn in residency is learning how to hand off patients safely.
Residency Tips: How to Hand Off Patients Like a Pro
Dr Nayiri Guedikian discusses tips for handing off patients safely.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:39 AM
One of the most important skills to learn in residency is learning how to hand off patients safely.
Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule: AAMC statement
AAMC Statement on CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule | AAMC
AAMC shares its concern over the new OPPS final rule.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule: AAMC statement
Four questions about hospitalists and mental health illness/substance abuse disorder. buff.ly/BDXMcZC
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Four questions about hospitalists and mental health illness/substance abuse disorder. buff.ly/BDXMcZC
When I use a word . . . Introducing hospitalists (opinion) buff.ly/4Jw9H7T
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
When I use a word . . . Introducing hospitalists (opinion) buff.ly/4Jw9H7T
H3N2, measles, research funding, Medicaid cuts, physician well-being
H3N2, measles, research funding, Medicaid cuts, physician well-being
Read news for hospitalists: Infrastructure, research funding, vaccine critic, anticoagulation, patient encounters and treating CAP
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November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
H3N2, measles, research funding, Medicaid cuts, physician well-being
TEAM will test 30-day payment episodes, meaning hospitals need networks of post-acute partners to succeed. (sub. req). buff.ly/qWaI3xP
With weeks left to prepare for TEAM, hospital readiness lags
The Medicare Transforming Episode Accountability Model, or TEAM, will bundle payments for surgeries such as joint replacements and spinal fusions
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November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
TEAM will test 30-day payment episodes, meaning hospitals need networks of post-acute partners to succeed. (sub. req). buff.ly/qWaI3xP
The design and implementation of a LOS reduction initiative at two large urban hospitals. (Sub. req)
A Length-of-Stay Reduction Initiative to Enhance Hospital Efficiency
A 24-month pilot program at Corewell Health West centered on empowerment of the hospitalist teams at two of its hospitals — along with coordination of care management, mission control, and other cl...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The design and implementation of a LOS reduction initiative at two large urban hospitals. (Sub. req)
Advocates say patients should have the right to choose; according to data, physician-owned hospitals in rural areas would be damaging to community hospitals.
Introduction of Physician-Owned Hospitals (POHs) Could Lead to Reduced Overall and Medicare Margins for Existing Rural Community Hospitals - FAH
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November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Advocates say patients should have the right to choose; according to data, physician-owned hospitals in rural areas would be damaging to community hospitals.
s the hospitalist workforce grows, sleep medicine experts suggest that hospitals and their patients could benefit from having sleep medicine hospitalists available.
The Potential Benefits of Sleep Medicine Hospitalists
While growing, the number of hospitals with sleep medicine specialists remains low. That could change.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
s the hospitalist workforce grows, sleep medicine experts suggest that hospitals and their patients could benefit from having sleep medicine hospitalists available.
Data from our most recent survey found that 84% of adult hospitalists viewed treating the physical health of inpatients with serious mental illness as their responsibility, but only 55.1% had the resources they needed.
How hospitalists view treating serious mental illness, SUD
Survey reveals data on how hospitalists feel about their treatment - and available resources - for patients with both conditions.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Data from our most recent survey found that 84% of adult hospitalists viewed treating the physical health of inpatients with serious mental illness as their responsibility, but only 55.1% had the resources they needed.
Early prediction of in-hospital mortality for liver cancer patients is crucial, yet lacking reliable tools.
Using machine learning for early prediction of in-hospital mortality during ICU admission in liver cancer patients - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Using machine learning for early prediction of in-hospital mortality during ICU admission in liver cancer patients
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November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Early prediction of in-hospital mortality for liver cancer patients is crucial, yet lacking reliable tools.
The first full respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season with available preventive options, including a maternal vaccine and nirsevimab, showed a significant reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations among infants.
Pediatrics - MDedge
The source for latest medical summaries - Pediatrics
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November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The first full respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season with available preventive options, including a maternal vaccine and nirsevimab, showed a significant reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations among infants.
When it comes to covering open positions, most hospitalist groups rely on a tried-and-true method: asking doctors already on staff to work extra shifts. There are other options. Read more here:
How do hospitalist groups cover open positions?
Read “How do hospitalist groups cover open positions? ” and other informative articles in Today’s Hospitalist. Follow us for news & tips in the medical career field.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
When it comes to covering open positions, most hospitalist groups rely on a tried-and-true method: asking doctors already on staff to work extra shifts. There are other options. Read more here:
Hospital-based internal medicine physicians have joined a cross-specialty protest to Congress against practice expense cuts in the final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule buff.ly/1HTwcAx
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Hospital-based internal medicine physicians have joined a cross-specialty protest to Congress against practice expense cuts in the final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule buff.ly/1HTwcAx
Virtual hospitalists can handle admissions, rounding and discharges from afar, says one physician expert.
Are virtual hospitalists the future of inpatient care?
Physician staffing shortages are serious, with rural hospitals in particular having a difficult time keeping enough doctors onsite. Virtual hospitalists can handle admissions, rounding and discharges…
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November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Virtual hospitalists can handle admissions, rounding and discharges from afar, says one physician expert.