In addition to its publications, the society conducts surveys, prepares written analyses, and offers discussion forums that aid in the overall development and practice of the specialty of hospital medicine.

It reaches more than 35,000 hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, and medical administrators interested in the practice and business of hospital medicine.

The journal focuses on pressing medical issues and healthcare trends that affect hospital medicine and patient care while providing extensive research articles and evidence-based reviews.

Its main focus is the enhancement of hospitalists’ knowledge on topics related to specific clinical situations and the fostering of independent learning through traditional and emerging channels.

The report, initiated as a result of an article by Alicia Mundy in The Wall Street Journal, and a physician (Victor Tapson, MD) as having submitted comments as part of the Citizen Petition Process without disclosing in the letter their financial ties to the pharmaceutical company.