The Hospitalist

National, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#338583

United States

#119555

Health/Medicine

#1007

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Dr. Caputo-Seidler Found a Renewed Joy in Practicing Medicine

4 days ago | the-hospitalist.org | Lisa Casinger

A Q&A with Jennifer Caputo-Seidler, MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla. Early in my career, I was advised of the importance of finding a professional home. Being the society for hospitalists, SHM was a no-brainer. It’s a place to network and be inspired by what others are doing. Q: Why did you choose a career in hospital medicine? In part because I was exposed to a lot of inpatient ward months during residency and therefore felt confident in hospital medicine.
Connecting with Patients and Colleagues Drives Dr. Khalighi

1 week ago | the-hospitalist.org | Lisa Casinger

A Q&A with Mehraneh Khalighi, MD, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care Systems, and the University of Washington, division of general internal medicine, SeattleTry different aspects of hospital medicine to find your niche and build a fulfilling career. Q: Why did you choose a career in hospital medicine? I have always enjoyed caring for complex patients in the fast-paced and dynamic inpatient setting. Q. What’s been your biggest success?
What Hospitalists Should Know About ICE Visits

4 weeks ago | the-hospitalist.org | Lisa Casinger

In the course of a hectic day with a huge patient load, the last thing a hospitalist might expect to handle is a visit from immigration officials demanding access to a patient the federal government says is in the country illegally.
Risk of Major GI Adverse Events with Use of Potassium Binders in the Hospital

1 month ago | the-hospitalist.org | Ivonne Martinez |Ronda Whitaker

Clinical question: Are the new potassium binders, patiromer, and sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) safer than sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS)? Background: Potassium binders were created to reduce the adverse gastrointestinal events, like intestinal necrosis, associated with SPS. However, analyses comparing the safety of SPS with the new binders remain limited.
Trends in Benefits for Hospitalists, and How They Help With Recruitment and Retention

1 month ago | the-hospitalist.org | Karen Appold |Ronda Whitaker

Every incentive counts when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. In particular, today’s hospitalists view funding for continuing medical education (CME) and getting paid time off (PTO) as some of the most important benefits.
Celebrate NHD by Entering the HM Voices Contest

2 months ago | the-hospitalist.org | Lisa Casinger

The third annual HM Voices National Hospitalist Day Contest is now accepting submissions. HM Voices is The Hospitalist’s online section where SHM members can unleash their creativity. We showcase creative writing—In Your Words (poetry, essays, etc.) or creative visuals—In Your Eyes (photos, art, digital creations).
Shining a Spotlight on National Hospitalist Day

2 months ago | the-hospitalist.org | Vanessa Caceres |Ronda Whitaker

Hospitalists work hard (not that we have to tell you that!), so celebrating March 6 as National Hospitalist Day is an ideal time to recognize the work done in hospital medicine. The Hospitalist recently caught up with a handful of hospitalists to find out more about their work and what makes them tick professionally. Their stories are organized under the themes of Advancing Care, Building Community, and Creating Opportunities (in other words, the ABCs).
Sightseeing in Sin City

2 months ago | the-hospitalist.org | Lisa Casinger |Ronda Whitaker

In case you haven’t heard, SHM Converge is happening in Las Vegas this year (April 22-25). Whether it’s your first time attending or your first time in Las Vegas, or you’re a veteran of both, we have a few suggestions to occupy your downtime. Before we jump into places to go, things to do, and restaurants to discover, here are a few lesser-known tidbits about the Neon City. The Las Vegas Strip isn’t actually in Las Vegas; it’s outside the city limits in Winchester and Paradise.
A Face to Face - The Hospitalist

Feb 11, 2025 | the-hospitalist.org | Keshav Khanijow |Lisa Casinger

In late 2022, I began developing notable facial discoloration that was spreading around my temples, then periorbitally, and eventually down my cheeks. After two rounds of biopsies, it was eventually diagnosed as lupus. When it began, I hoped it would be a temporary thing, that I would be able to look like my pictures again. I was put on a regimen of oral Plaquenil, topical Desonide, and Pimecrolimus to quell the inflammation.
Comparison of Hospital Mortality and Readmission Rates by Physician and Patient Sex

Jan 1, 2025 | the-hospitalist.org | Ronda Whitaker

Clinical question: Are hospital mortality and readmission rates associated with physician sex, and do these associations vary by patient sex? Background: Prior studies indicate that physician practice patterns vary by provider sex. However, evidence is limited as to whether the effect of physician sex on clinical outcomes varies by patient sex.