Hospital medicine is the fastest-growing medical specialty in the U.S., with over 20,000 hospitalists today and perhaps 30,000 by the end of the decade. This course, offered in collaboration with the Society of Hospital Medicine, focuses on how to improve the management and operation of an existing hospital medicine program or how to start a new one. Expert faculty who are experienced hospitalist program leaders and consultants will deliver practical tools such as templates, checklists, references, and benchmarks you will be able to take home and use immediately.

Objectives

Establish and manage your hospital medicine program effectively and efficiently
Define and address key implementation and operational issues relevant to your hospital medicine program
Develop a staffing and scheduling model for your hospital medicine program
Address issues related to recruiting, retention, and compensation of hospitalists
Improve your communication with hospital executives, medical staff, and community physicians
Develop a hospitalist “dashboard” with metrics that evaluates the performance of your program
Analyze, and demonstrate the value and return-on-investment of your hospital medicine program

Faculty

John R. Nelson, MD

Nelson Flores Hospital Medicine Consultants

Martin Buser

Hospitalist Management Resources

Burke Kealey, MD

Health Partners Medical Group

Joseph Li, MD

Harvard Medical School

Winthrop F. Whitcomb, MD

Mercy Medical Center

CME

The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.

The American College of Physician Executives designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Delivery

Live Progam see below for dates and locations

Disclaimer

The faculty may exchange the order according to their teaching preference.

Purchase

Non Member Price: $645
Member Price: $595- You Save $50

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Live Program

Best Practices in Managing a Hospital Medicine Program

Course Description