The Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence will accept nominations for its 2021 class Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22, 2021. The mission of the academy is to recognize and promote clinical excellence at Johns Hopkins and beyond for the benefit of the individuals and communities that we serve. Since its inception in 2009, […]
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2021 AAMC Awards
Posted by | Education, Patient CareThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recognizes and celebrates the members of the community who are making significant advances in medical education, cutting-edge patient care, groundbreaking research, and outstanding community engagement. These challenging times have highlighted the leadership role the nation’s academic medicine community plays and we encourage you to nominate an outstanding colleague […]
Center for Innovative Medicine Seminar
Posted by | Patient Care, ResearchThe next Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Seminar will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 4-5 p.m. Music-Based Interventions for Neurodegenerative Disorders Presented by: Alex Pantelyat, MD Alafouzos Family CIM Scholar Assistant Professor of Neurology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Director of the Johns Hopkins Atypical Parkinsonism Center Co-Director of the Johns […]
Epic Tip of the Week: January 8, 2020
Posted by | Patient CareAmbulatory: Outpatient Level of Service (LOS) Calculator Outpatient providers began using new criteria to select billing codes for E&M services 99211-99205 on 1/1/2021. After providers complete their documentation of a patient's visit in Epic, they have the option to use a speed button or manually enter the code in the LOS section of the Visit […]
Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Excellence
Posted by | Patient CareThe Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians launched the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Physicians and Care Teams in 2015 to honor the physicians and care teams who embody the best in clinical excellence. Nominations are accepted annually for physicians and care teams associated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard […]
Christmas Named Governor-Elect of the Maryland ACP
Posted by | Congratulations, Patient CareDr. Colleen Christmas, associate professor in the Division of Geriatrics, was elected by the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Physicians as the new Governor-Elect Designee. She will take office in April 2021 as Governor-Elect before assuming the office of Governor in April 2022. She was recognized for being a dedicated, hardworking and gracious member […]
Epic Tip of the Week: December 18, 2020
Posted by | Patient CareAmbulatory: Telemedicine => Provider Late Button When “running behind” for your next telemedicine visit click the “Events” tab and select “Provider Late” The “Provider Late” button sends an automated text to your patients After selecting “Provider Late” a confirmation screen will display. Click “File Event” to send the text Find more Telemedicine Troubleshooting tips here […]
Everything You Need to Know About COVID mRNA Vaccines
Posted by | Patient Care, ResearchIn light of the landmark FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, the Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) will host a special seminar via Zoom entitled: Everything you need to know about COVID mRNA vaccines Tuesday, December 22, 4-5 p.m. Presented by: Dr. Anna Durbin Professor of International Medicine The Center for […]
Epic Tip of the Week: November 25, 2020
Posted by | Patient CareAmbulatory: Telemedicine => Cisco WebEx Support Tips Apple iOS version 14.2 giving patients and providers delayed audio connection This is NOT a Cisco problem; this is an Apple iOS problem Workaround Options: Wait two minutes within the video visit until audio initiates [self-resolve after ~ 2 minutes] Use alternative device not running iOS 14.2 Use […]