Ambulatory - MDPCP Registry Indicator Replaces ACO Registry Indicator on Patient Header The Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) replaces the current ACO indicator on the patient header. This allows primary care practices participating in the program to easily identify Medicare patients attributed to their practice. Ambulatory - New Rheumatology Activity Rheumatology tools are no longer(...)
Use of Controlled Substances in Laboratory Research Policy
Posted by | ResearchLast December, the university approved the Use of Controlled Substances in Laboratory Research Policy. The policy requires training, which is found in Section V on page 6. The training is fairly simple. Read the policy and acknowledge that you have read and understood it by completing Appendix B and emailing it to HSE. All registrants,(...)
The NASA Twins Study: A multidimensional analysis of a year-long human spaceflight
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: The NASA Twins Study: A multidimensional analysis of a year-long human spaceflight AUTHORS: Francine E. Garrett-Bakelman, Manjula Darshi, Stefan J. Green, Ruben C. Gur, Ling Lin, Brandon R. Macias, Miles J. McKenna, Cem Meydan, Tejaswini Mishra, Jad Nasrini, Brian D. Piening, Lindsay F. Rizzardi, Kumar Sharma, Jamila H. Siamwala, Lynn Taylor, Martha Hotz Vitaterna,(...)
Manesh Inducted into Distinguished Teaching Society
Posted by | Congratulations, EducationReza Manesh, assistant professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, was recently selected to be inducted into the 2019 cohort of the Distinguished Teaching Society of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Reza is one of 14 inductees celebrated and recognized at the annual induction ceremony. These individuals were nominated by one or more(...)
Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Physicians and Care Teams
Posted by | Leadership, Patient CareThe Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians launched the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Physicians and Care Teams five years ago in order to celebrate individuals and groups who consistently demonstrate excellence in their clinical work. Please consider nominating your colleagues from the Department of Medicine. The deadline is Friday, May 24. The awards feature six(...)
National Nurses Week
Posted by | AdministrationNational Nurses Week occurs every year from May 6-12 in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known to be the founder of modern nursing. The holiday is meant celebrate the often unsung heroes of health care while thanking nurses and honoring their accomplishments. We in the Department of Medicine would like to take this(...)
Epic Tip of the Week: May 2019 Week 2
Posted by | Patient CareAmbulatory - Select Diagnosis More Easily in the Associate Diagnosis Window [effective May 16, 2019] Quickly add diagnoses using all of the available speed lists in the associate diagnosis window. In addition to the problem list drop down menu, providers can select from the common diagnosis preference list as well as diagnoses previously entered for the(...)
Second Victims: The Aftermath of Gun Violence and Trauma
Posted by | AdministrationIn the aftermath of gun violence, those left behind to mourn for their friends and loved ones often become the second victims. They experience mental and physical health as well as economic consequences from coping with the trauma of losing someone to gun violence. These issues were discussed with an expert panel in a DOM(...)
Songs and Stories from Hospice
Posted by | Patient CarePlease contact cswain6@jhmi.edu with questions.