Updates in Health Policy and Advocacy

Policy shifts reshape bedside decisions daily—stay current with this on‑demand briefing that offers a concise overview of 2024 changes in split/shared billing, observation status, and documentation rules. Faculty describe real‑world impacts, help you identify action steps, and invite you to engage with SHM advocacy efforts so you can advocate effectively for hospitalists and patients, and improve care.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Describe multiple recent policies impacting hospitalists and our patients.
Overview active SHM advocacy and status of efforts.
Identify ways to engage with the advocacy process with SHM and take action.

Faculty

Jennifer Cowart
Sarah Conway

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Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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