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Chief Medical Officer, Snoqualmie Hospital and Public Health District; Adjunct Professor, University of Nebraska; Board Member, Society of Hospital Medicine

Seattle
Joined March 2014
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1/2 Exciting news for Dr. Somnath Mookherjee! He is the 2023 recipient of the @SocietyHospMed Excellence in Teaching Award! This annual honor recognizes outstanding teaching prowess & mentoring to other hospitalists, residents, med students, or other healthcare professionals
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If you haven't had a chance to already, check out the April issue-- available online now!🙌 This month we celebrate the volunteers that build our community, SHM's president @KrisRehm shares more on the future of hospital medicine, and so much more! the-hospitalist.org/
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This was an emotional ride. Thanks to all who attended and those in the audience who shared their stories. It takes courage. #SHMConverge23 – at Austin, TX
I’m a child of immigrant parents This extraordinary presentation by @medmanny @MDbenji @RThompsonMD & Josh Boswell had the room absolutely transfixed I’m still processing all I heard & felt This should be a Keynote Address for sure #SHMConverge23
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The pandemic has exacerbated existing healthcare workforce shortages. Solving this crisis will require multiple interventions, including: ✔️ Maintain existing workforce ✔️ Reduce admin burden ✔️ Align Multi-State Licensure ✔️And more! tinyurl.com/3v56kehp
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Who’s ready for #SHMConverge23? 🎉 Make the most of your trip and take advantage of everything Austin has to offer, including: 🚵‍♂️ Outdoor activities 🎸 Music and entertainment 🥘 Food bit.ly/3z56J2M
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Hospital medicine is now among the top five largest physician specialties and continues to expand 📈 How can we ensure quality as growth continues? @Greg_Ruhnke_MD @JHospMedicine bit.ly/3WJ6fdl
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Hospitalists rely on these devices every day to make lifesaving clinical decisions. ALL patients, regardless of skin tone, deserve the highest quality care possible. We demand better for our patients. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ hospitalmedicine.org/policy-…
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The 2023 PFS Proposed Rule is hugely important to hospital medicine Significant comment areas include: 🔹Revalued inpatient/obs E&M codes 🔹Split (or shared) billing 🔹The Quality Payment Program 🔹Telehealth Read our full comment letter 👇 hospitalmedicine.org/policy-…
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Prior authorization under #MedicareAdvantage leads to excessive care delays or denials - negatively contributing to patient care. 📝 Our beneficiaries deserve better. Read our RFI on #priorauthorization ⤵️ hospitalmedicine.org/policy-…
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A huge THANK YOU to Michelle, Theresa, Brett, Brittany, Jade, Joi, Kim, Mariam & the entire conference team for @SocietyHospMed #SHMConverge Annual Meeting! An incredible experience for all attendees, your hard work is so appreciated! Thank You!
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"We are this country's strategic resilience reserve". "Physicians carry a megaphone and we have the responsibility to use it" "Our potential energy is now starting to go kinetic" - Look out! #howwehospitalist @ETSshow #plenary #SHMConverge @SocietyHospMed
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The final day of #SHMConverge is here! 🥳 We hope you are enjoying this amazing reunion of hospitalists. Time for Dr. Mark Shapiro to talk about “The Moment Before Our Future.” Let’s get in the moment with @ETSshow!
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Congratulations to Chatee Excellence Awardees #SHMConverge. It’s #HowWeHospitalist!!
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Thank @NasimAfsarMD for sharing your wisdom and encouragement at #SHMconverge . I promise I’ll find a change to make 😁, it’s #HowWeHospitalist!
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A call to action from @NasimAfsarMD at #SHMConverge to make health equity the 5th aim of healthcare and that Hospitalists can play a impactful role to promote health equity because the time is now and “enough is enough” @SocietyHospMed
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🚨It’s all happening…your SHM family is on the ground in Nashville getting ready to welcome you to #SHMConverge! 🙌 We can’t wait to reunite with this incredible hospitalist community! 🏥 Start the countdown. ⏰
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So much to see and hear - join us for #SHMConverge @SocietyHospMed
#SHMConverge: Virtualizing the Movement 🔹 May 3-7, 2021 Our annual conference reimagined as an entirely digital experience! Learn, inspire & connect with the global #hospitalmedicine community. 👉 Explore shmconverge.org Tag 3⃣ peers you're excited to connect with!