I am excited to announce the Division of Hospital Medicine at JHH. This represents an important event in the evolution of the JHH Hospital Medicine program that initially found a home in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Today we find ourselves at a crossroads, due to the pressing expansion of the hospitalist roles in […]
Kelsey Bennett
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Thank You for All You Do: Clinical Pharmacology, Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine
No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
Thoughts on SGIM’s Position Statement on Social Determinants of Health
We want to call your attention to the position statement recently released by the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) on the internist’s role in addressing social determinants of health. The statement calls on internists and community practitioners to expand their reach beyond the medical office and hospital bedside to partner with others in addressing […]
Frailty Measurement Using Administrative Data in Older Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
ARTICLE: Frailty Measurement Using Administrative Data in Older Patients With Cardiovascular Disease AUTHORS: Abdulla A Damluji, Gary Gerstenblithand Jodi B Segal JOURNAL: JAMA Cardiol. 2020 May 20. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.1552. Online ahead of print. Abstract The US population is aging rapidly; geriatric and age-related physiological syndromes predispose older patients to significant complexity in disease management. In recent years, attention to frailty […]
Thank You For All You Do: Gastroenterology and Nephrology
No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
Epic Tip of the Week June 26, 2020
Inpatient & Ambulatory: Storyboard [NEW LOOK – Effective 7/16/20] Storyboard will replace the Header/Banner and varies based on user role and encounter type/location Activity tabs display across the top [old Header/Banner position] and the Storyboard [new Header/Banner] displays on the left vertical side of the workspace Storyboard decreases the amount of scrolling, clicks, and page […]
Tracheostomy in the COVID-19 era: global and multidisciplinary guidance
ARTICLE: Tracheostomy in the COVID-19 era: global and multidisciplinary guidance AUTHORS: Brendan A McGrath, Michael J Brenner, Stephen J Warrillow, Vinciya Pandian, Asit Arora, Tanis S Cameron, José Manuel Añon, Gonzalo Hernández Martínez, Robert D Truog, Susan D Block, Grace C Y Lui, Christine McDonald, Christopher H Rassekh, Joshua Atkins, Li Qiang, Sébastien Vergez, Pavel […]
Bigos and Naik Receive Catalyst Awards
Kristin Bigos, assistant professor in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, and Rakhi Naik, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology, were selected to receive Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards, representing some of the most creative thinkers from across Johns Hopkins University. The awards, accompanied by a $75,000 grant and mentoring opportunities, aim to help launch early career […]
SOM Annual Required Training
As part of your annual training requirements, the bundle titled “SOM Annual Required Training – 2020” has been placed on your Learning Plan in myLearning. All School of Medicine faculty and staff are required to complete SOM Annual Required Training – 2020 by July 31, 2020 or within new hire training requirements (consult with your supervisor). The bundle contains […]
To What Extent Are the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2019 MIPS Quality Measures Inclusive of Home-Based Medical Care?
ARTICLE: To What Extent Are the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2019 MIPS Quality Measures Inclusive of Home-Based Medical Care? AUTHORS: Bruce Leff, Orla Sheehan, Shivani Bhatnagar, Krista L. Harrison, Randolph C. Barrows, Christine S. Ritchie JOURNAL: Ann Intern Med. 2020 May 19. doi: 10.7326/M20-0235. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Two million older adults […]