Friday, May 15, 2009
Sessions on aortic aneurysm, pandemics, and practice finances
Here are some quick hits from today's Hospital Medicine sessions:
A clinical standout on Friday was Kim Eagle, MD, who gave an excellent lecture on aortic aneurysms. Attendees learned who's really at risk for aortic aneurysm, the signs and symptoms, and the best methods of follow-up, among other topics. See next week's issue of ACP HospitalistWeekly for more on this session.
Erin Egan, MD, JD, gave a timely lecture on the legal and ethical issues surrounding pandemics. She argued that the U.S. hasn't done enough to create a true public discourse on the ethics involved in triaging and rationing care. Unless these things are discussed ahead of time, she said, uncontrolled discrimination is likely.
Finally, an afternoon session by Scott Enderby, DO, aimed to untangle the complexities of practice finances for hospitalists who may feel a little over their heads in this area. He walked attendees through the definitions of some basic financial terms and taught them how to read and understand financial statements. Dr. Enderby stressed that the biggest expense for hospitalist practices is the physician workforce, and noted that practice leaders should make sure that this resource is utilized appropriately.
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posted by Jennifer Kearney-Strouse at
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