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We are measured by productivity, by length of stay, and by time to chart completion. Accuracy of documentation. Core measure completeness. Attendance. Satisfaction scores. Order set usage. Ad infinitum. Some measure by the car, the house, the banknotes.
While aiming for compliance in these, I do not lose sight of the fact that my job is best summed up this way—I work f...
The past year has been a time of significant change, shaped by shifting policy landscapes, legal challenges, and ongoing national conversations about the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and health care. As hospitalists, we care for patients with culturally rich identities, communities with varying access to care, and people with varying l...
Clinical question: Does a restrictive fluid strategy improve clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients compared to liberal fluid intake?
Background: Fluid restriction is often recommended for patients with HF; however, current guidelines recommend it only for certain patients, and there is limited high-quality evidence. Previous...
SHM’s North Bay Chapter, founded in 2024, was born out of a desire to restore connection after the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter covers an area of California that is north of San Francisco and Sacramento, up to the Oregon border, and currently has about 45 members.
Dr. Razavi
“My vision was to have a space for hospitalists...
SHM’s International Medical Graduates (IMG) Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed out of a simple realization: although IMGs are essential to hospital medicine, many of these graduates navigate their challenges quietly and individually, said Amy Yu, MD, MS, who chairs the SIG. Dr. Yu is a hospitalist in the collaborative internal medicine service, director of the ho...