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A comprehensive list of press releases, current and past, are available for download. New press releases are posted on a constant basis. If you are unable to access any of these press releases electronically, please email Heather Abdel-Salam, habdel-salam@hospitalmedicine.org, or call 215-351-2479.

Hospitalists Use Teamwork to Improve Care, Increase Efficiency in Hospitals
November 17, 2008
Hospitals who employ the hospitalist model of care deliver better patient outcomes, according to a study published in the Winter 2008 issue of Human Resource Management.

SHM Congratulates Barack Obama, Recommends Changes in Hospital Reporting
November 7, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) congratulates Barack Obama on his historic victory and looks forward to working with the President-elect and his administration to ensure affordable, accessible, quality healthcare to all Americans.

Society of Hospital Medicine Announces Staff Promotions
September 21, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the only professional organization solely for hospitalists, today announced four promotions within the organization.

Society of Hospital Medicine Announces Key Staff Changes
September 21, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the only professional organization solely for hospitalists, today announced the addition of four staff members.

SHM Applauds U.S. House and Senate for Overriding Presidential Veto
July 15, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the organization representing the fastest growing specialty in healthcare, applauds the United States House of Representatives and Senate for overriding President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331.

Patrick Cawley, MD, Named President of Society of Hospital Medicine
July 1, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) today announced that Patrick J Cawley, MD has taken office as President of SHM for the 2008-2009 term.

SHM Unveils Hospital Medicine 2008 Video Library
June 4, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) today unveiled its Hospital Medicine 2008 video archives.

Society of Hospital Medicine Recognizes David Zipes, Md for Outstanding Service
April 23, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently bestowed its highest award for Outstanding Service in Hospital Medicine, to David Zipes, MD, director of pediatric hospitalist service at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Zipes was presented the award at Hospital Medicine 2008, SHM’s annual meeting, held earlier this month in San Diego, California.

Society of Hospital Medicine Recognizes Kevin O'leary, Md with Clinical Excellence Award
April 23, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently presented Kevin O’Leary, MD of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine with its highest honor for clinical excellence at Hospital Medicine 2008, SHM’s annual meeting, held earlier this month in San Diego, CA. Dr. O’Leary received the Award for Clinical Excellence in recognition of his outstanding clinical service in hospital medicine.

Society of Hospital Medicine Recognizes Peter Lindenaver, MD, MSC
April 23, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently recognized Peter Lindenauer, MD, MSc for his exceptional accomplishments in hospital medicine research by honoring him with the Society’s Excellence in Research Award.

Society Of Hospital Medicine Recognizes the Ucsd Team Headed by Greg Maynard, Md, Msc with the Team Approaches in Quality Improvement Award
April 23, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently presented Greg Maynard, MD, MSc and his team, with its newest honor, the Team Approaches in Quality Improvement Award, at Hospital Medicine 2008, SHM’s annual meeting, held earlier this month in San Diego, California.

Society of Hospital Medicine Recognizes Anjala Tess, Md with Award for Excellence in Teaching
April 22, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) recently acknowledged Dr. Anjala Tess’ contributions to the field of hospital medicine and honored her with its award for Excellence in Teaching at the Society’s annual meeting, this past April, in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tess has served as a model and mentor to other hospitalists, residents, medical students and healthcare professionals and has demonstrated outstanding teaching competence.

Hospitalists Take Over San Diego
April 4, 2008
For three days San Diego will be home to the largest gathering ever of hospitalists and healthcare professionals at Hospital Medicine 2008, the Society of Hospital Medicine’s (SHM) Annual Meeting, making this the largest meeting on record with over 1500 in attendance.

Society of Hospital Medicine Announces Hospital Medicine Fellowship
April 4, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) announced today the creation of the first designation of commitment to the practice of hospital medicine, the SHM Fellowship in Hospital Medicine (FHM) credential.

Society of Hospital Medicine Releases Results of the 2007-2008 Survey on the State of the Hospital Medicine Movement
April 4, 2008
The average hospitalist today sees more than 2,400 hospitalized patients per year and receives a total annual compensation of $193,000, according to the newly released 2007-2008 SHM Bi-Annual Survey, The Authoritative Source on the State of the Hospital Medicine Movement.

SHM Statement on recent OHRP Decision to Overturn Ruling in Michigan
February 18, 2008
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), the organization representing the fastest growing specialty in healthcare, hospitalists, today praised the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) for their decision to reverse a previous ruling in a highly followed Michigan case.

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