Meeting
Abstract Number: 169
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Prescription opioids have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to the rise in use and misuse which has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality. There have been several efforts by government agencies to address this such as the FDA issuing a Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for extended release/long acting (ERLAs) opioids […]
Abstract Number: 169
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: The field of medicine is continuously evolving. Hospital medicine is in the forefront of transforming care delivery. To continuously improve practice, hospitalists need to participate in accredited continuing medical education (CME). Accredited CME is required for maintenance of licensure, credentialing, and other professional privileges. The Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) is a regulatory requirement […]