Josiah K. Halm, M.D., M.S., FACP, FHM, CMQ
Department of Hospital Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Chair, Department of Hospital Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Professor, Department of Hospital Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2003 | Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, Clinical Epidemiology, M.S |
| 1996 | University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, GH, Medicine, MB.chB |
Postgraduate Training
| 2014-2016 | Certificate Program in the Section of Integrated Ethics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2006-2006 | 32nd Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, American Heart Association, Tahoe City, CA |
| 2001-2003 | Primary Care Research & Faculty Development, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| 1998-2001 | Residency, Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois |
| 1996-1997 | Housemanship, Internal Medicine & Ob/Gyn, Korle-bu Teaching Hospital, Accra |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2024 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support |
| 2024 | Basic Life Support |
| 2021 | Controlled Substance Registration Certificate |
| 2013 | The American Board of Medical Quality |
| 2008 | Texas Medical Board Physician License |
| 2007 | Georgia State Medical License |
| 2007 | California State Medical License |
| 2006 | New York State Medical License |
| 2001 | Wisconsin State Medical License |
| 2001 | Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) |
| 2001 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
| 1998 | Illinois State Medical License |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Department Chair ad interim, Department of Hospital Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2024
Professor, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2020
Associate Professor, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Clinical Specialist, Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2020
Assistant Professor, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2014
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Director, Department of Faculty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2021
Clinical Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015
Director of Hospitalist Program, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, 2005 - 2008
Other Professional Positions
Ad-interim Patient Safety Quality Officer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2025 - 2025
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Volunteer Clinical Faculty, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2016
Section Chief, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2020
Hypertension Consultant, Point-One Software Company, WI, 2006 - 2007
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, Milwaukee, WI, 2003 - 2008
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 2001 - 2003
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Clinical Faculty Review Committee (CFRS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Provider Communications Advisory Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Faculty DEI Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Member (ex-officio), Committee on Faculty Awards, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, Cost of Care Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, Hospital at Home Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Divisional Representative, Physician Referral Services (PRS) Executive Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Institutional Pain Metrics Workgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Institutional CV Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Africa Committee Member, Global Academic Programs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, Institutional Patient Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Alternate Member, Accreditation Alternatives Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2014
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Committee - CE Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Committee, Order Sets Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Committee, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Treatment Algorithm Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Committee, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Algorithm and Order Set Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Alternate Member for Department Chair, Acute and Critical Care Services Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2015
Member, Sepsis Operational Priority Initiative, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present
Member, Admissions Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present
Member, Quality Improvement Assessment Board (QIAB), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011
Member, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation/Focus Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE/FPPE) Quality Officers, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Division of Internal Medicine Quality Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Editorial Activities
Clinical Vignettes for Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2002
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | LEADing Teams Core Curriculum Coursework Completion Graduate, Sponsored by MD Anderson Leadership Institute, June 2023 |
| 2019 - 2024 | Member, American Board of Medical Quality |
| 2017 | Division Quality Award |
| 2015 | 2015 Top Hospitalists, TOP DOCS, American College of Physicians (ACP) |
| 2014 | Clinical Leader of the Year Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division of Internal Medicine, November |
| 2013 | Faculty Leadership Academy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2012 - 2024 | Quality and Safety Educators Academy Graduate, Society of Hospital Medicine |
| 2012 | Best Speaker Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of General Internal Medicine Conference |
| 2012 | Heart of Leadership 2012 Graduate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2010 - 2012 | Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Collaborative Mentored Implementation Program, Society of Hospital Medicine |
| 2010 - 2011 | Glycemic Control Mentored Implementation Program 2010/2011, Society of Hospital Medicine |
| 2009 - 2024 | Fellow, Society of Hospital Medicine - Inaugural Class |
| 2009 | Clinical Safety and Effectiveness (CS&E) Graduate/Project Facilitator, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2007 - 2010 | Masters in Lipidology, National Lipid Association |
| 2006 - 2024 | Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiologist, American Heart Association (AHA) |
| 2005 - 2015 | Specialist, Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension (ASH) |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2021. Onco-Hospital Medicine Conference. Conference. Onco-Hospital Medicine Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. “Vision and Plans for New Department”. Conference. “Vision and Plans for New Department”. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Annual Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference: Bridging Oncology and Primary Care. Conference. Annual Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Conference: Bridging Oncology and Primary Care. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Human Factors Engineering and Patient Safety. Conference. Human Factors Engineering and Patient Safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Marantic versus infective endocarditis in met panc patient for the future. Conference. Marantic versus infective endocarditis in met panc patient for the future. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Introduction to Patient Safety and QI. Conference. Introduction to Patient Safety and QI. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Patient Safety and You. Conference. Patient Safety and You. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Quality Improvement Presentations - Session Five. Conference. Quality Improvement Presentations - Session Five. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Session Co-Chair, Global Academic Program Conference. Conference. Session Co-Chair, Global Academic Program Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. "Demonstrating Value Based Health Care in Oncology Hospital Medicine: Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing (TDABC)". Conference. "Demonstrating Value Based Health Care in Oncology Hospital Medicine: Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing (TDABC)". Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. What is Value in Healthcare. Conference. What is Value in Healthcare. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Thinking Outside of the Box for Patients with No Resources. Conference. Thinking Outside of the Box for Patients with No Resources. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Patient Safety - A Framework for Understanding, Measuring and Monitoring of Safety. Conference. Patient Safety - A Framework for Understanding, Measuring and Monitoring of Safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Quality of Care and Accreditation - Exploring alternatives to the Joint Commission. Conference. Quality of Care and Accreditation - Exploring alternatives to the Joint Commission. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. TeamSTEPPS - Team strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient safety. Conference. TeamSTEPPS - Team strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Observation Medicine - A New Subspecialty?. Conference. Observation Medicine - A New Subspecialty?. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Observation Services Guideline Policy CLN0569. Conference. Observation Services Guideline Policy CLN0569. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Reducing 30-day Readmissions and Evaluating Risk Factors in Cancer Patients. Conference. Reducing 30-day Readmissions and Evaluating Risk Factors in Cancer Patients. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Patient Safety. Conference. Patient Safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. QI vs Research. Conference. QI vs Research. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. The Difficult Discharge - Can a Hospital Forcibly Discharge a Patient. Conference. The Difficult Discharge - Can a Hospital Forcibly Discharge a Patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Defining the road map for quality and safety. Conference. Defining the road map for quality and safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Hospitalist - An up-close look at the Internal Medicine Team who specializes in Inpatient Hospital Medicine. Conference. Hospitalist - An up-close look at the Internal Medicine Team who specializes in Inpatient Hospital Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. 30 Day Readmissions Rates for Hospitalized Cancer Patients. Conference. 30 Day Readmissions Rates for Hospitalized Cancer Patients. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Appropriate Admission to the Internal Medicine Service. Conference. Appropriate Admission to the Internal Medicine Service. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Appropriate Admissions to the Internal Medicine Service. Conference. Appropriate Admissions to the Internal Medicine Service. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Models of hospital care for the cancer patient. Conference. Models of hospital care for the cancer patient. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Making a Business Case for Quality Improvement. Conference. Making a Business Case for Quality Improvement. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Quality Measurement at MDACC and "You". Conference. Quality Measurement at MDACC and "You". Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. General Internal Medicine Clinicians and Quality Improvement". Conference. General Internal Medicine Clinicians and Quality Improvement". Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Venous Thromboembolism in Oncology. Conference. Venous Thromboembolism in Oncology. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Improving Patient Handoffs Between EC Physicians and Hospitalists. Conference. Improving Patient Handoffs Between EC Physicians and Hospitalists. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Hospitalists & Emergency Center Patients Hand-Off Project. Conference. Hospitalists & Emergency Center Patients Hand-Off Project. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2017. Getting to Optimum Inpatient Care for the Hospitalized GI Cancer Patient. Conference. Getting to Optimum Inpatient Care for the Hospitalized GI Cancer Patient. Houston, US.
- 2007. Enhancing cardiovascular risk management in patients with hypertension and additional risk factors. Conference. Enhancing cardiovascular risk management in patients with hypertension and additional risk factors, US.
- 2006. Review of Secondary Stroke Prevention Trials. Conference. Review of Secondary Stroke Prevention Trials. Racine, WI, US.
- 2006. Pre-operative Evaluation. Conference. Pre-operative Evaluation. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2006. Anti-platelet treatment in secondary stroke prevention. Conference. Anti-platelet treatment in secondary stroke prevention. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2006. Hypertension control in Aurora Health Care clinics. Conference. Hypertension control in Aurora Health Care clinics. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2005. The role of aldosterone in heart failure. Conference. The role of aldosterone in heart failure. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2004. Guidelines in treating hypertension. Conference. Guidelines in treating hypertension. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2004. Racial disparities in cardiovascular health: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES-III) 1998-94 and 1999-2000. Conference. Racial disparities in cardiovascular health: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES-III) 1998-94 and 1999-2000. Milwaukee, WI, US.
- 2004. Racial disparities in cardiovascular health: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES-III) 1998-94 and 1999-2000. Conference. Racial disparities in cardiovascular health: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES-III) 1998-94 and 1999-2000. Milwaukee, WI, US.
National Presentations
- 2017. Fostering Collaboration with Universities in Ghana, Pilot Visit. Conference. Global Academic Programs, US.
- 2013. Integrating Quality: Increasing Value and Educating for Quality. Conference. Integrating Quality: Increasing Value and Educating for Quality. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2011. Oncologic Emergencies and Co-Management of Oncologic Patients. Conference. Oncologic Emergencies and Co-Management of Oncologic Patients. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2007. Incidence and predictors of post-operative fevers in patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. Conference. Incidence and predictors of post-operative fevers in patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. Utilization of therapies in older versus younger patients in acute coronary syndromes. Conference. Utilization of therapies in older versus younger patients in acute coronary syndromes. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2003. Do physicians recommend exercise in adults with hypertension and do patients follow their advice?. Conference. Do physicians recommend exercise in adults with hypertension and do patients follow their advice?. Nashville, TN, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Leveraging the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Model to Improve Collaboration in Cancer Care: Impact, Innovations, and Future Directions in Africa. Invited. The Residency Training Collaboration Teams (RTCT), US.
- 2014. Cost, Value, and Policy in Quality and Practice of Quality. Conference. Cost, Value, and Policy in Quality and Practice of Quality. Boston, US.
- 2014. Quality improvement and patient safety. Conference. Quality improvement and patient safety. Accra, GH.
- 2014. Cancer Outcomes Augmented Through Safe Transitions (COAST). Conference. Cancer Outcomes Augmented Through Safe Transitions (COAST). Paris, FR.
- 2012. Improving venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized cancer patients. Conference. Improving venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized cancer patients. San Diego, US.
- 2009. A novel process to deliver a complete patient discharge medication list - safety first. Conference. International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care. Berlin, DE.
- 2005. Are there racial differences in the use of exercise counseling in managing adults with hypertension?. Conference. Are there racial differences in the use of exercise counseling in managing adults with hypertension?. San Juan, PR.
- 2003. The times...they are achanging: Survey of winners of best teacher award in a department of medicine. Conference. The times...they are achanging: Survey of winners of best teacher award in a department of medicine. Vancouver, CA.
Formal Peers
- 2020. Demonstrating Value: Oncology –“ Association of Reduced cost and Improved Quality with Implementation of a Value and Outcomes Driven Oncology-Hospitalist Collaboration”. Invited. Longview, TX, US.
- 2020. Medical Management of Oncology Patients Hospitalized Under Hospitalist Service. Visiting. Tyler, TX, US.
- 2019. Human Factors Engineering and Patient Safety. Invited. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. Capturing the full value of an Onco-Hospital Program - MD Anderson Experience Ten Year Review. Visiting. Toronto, CA.
- 2019. Role of Oncology-Hospitalist in the delivery of value based medical care for the hospitalized cancer patient. Visiting. Accra, GH.
- 2018. 4th Edition, World Congress of Cancer Survivorship. Invited. Moscow, RU.
- 2016. Quality Improvement - Developing a Quality Management Program for Hospitals in Ghana. Visiting. Accra, GH.
- 2015. Patient Safety - A framework for understanding, measuring and monitoring for safety in Ghana. Visiting. Accra, GH.
- 2012. Affordable Care Act. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2015 - 2017 |
| Title: | Derivation and Validation of a Readmission Risk Scoring System in Cancer Patients |
| Funding Source: | University of Texas Healthcare and Effectiveness Quality of Care Grants Program |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | Grant 162291 |
| Date: | 2007 - 2008 |
| Title: | Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Acute Study of Clinical Effectiveness of Nesiritide in Subjects With Decompensated Heart Failure [ASCEND-HF] |
| Funding Source: | Aurora Sinai Medical Center |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2006 - 2007 |
| Title: | Acute decompensated heart failure registry - Adhere® Emergency Module: A multi-center open label observational study |
| Funding Source: | Aurora Sinai Medical Center |
| Role: | PI |
| Title: | Developing a model to enhance emotional wellbeing in adult oncology - NIH Grant #13086045, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Funding Source: | NIH |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | Application No: 4430715 |
| Title: | External Validation of the Covid 19 Risk in Oncology Evaluation Tool |
| Funding Source: | CORONET validation |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Title: | Implementation of Digital Vital Sign Monitoring to Decrease Sleep Interruption and Enhance Recovery in Phase II of the Promoting Sleep |
| Funding Source: | Patient Engagement and Recovery (PROSPER) Project |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Title: | The TEXAS Project: Transitions Explored and Studied: Leveraging Data to Prevent Readmissions in the TMC |
| Funding Source: | TMC Health Policy Institute Review Committee |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| Title: | Study of Cord Blood Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Covid 19 Related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
| Funding Source: | IND# 19950 |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | Phase I/II Protocol IRB 2020-0365 |
| Title: | Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of Patients with Covid 19 |
| Funding Source: | |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Title: | A Phase I study to Evaluate the Safety of Dose Escalation of Compound Kushen Injection (ZD023) in Lung/Head and Neck Patients receiving Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy |
| Funding Source: | |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | Protocol 2021-000 |
| Title: | Pul0942 in Reducing Infection Rate Progression to Covid 19. A Phase 2 Multiple Dose study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Uul0942 Inhalation Solution in Reducing the Infection Rate and Progression to Covid 19 in Adults Exposed to SAR CoV 2 |
| Funding Source: | IND# 148628 |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | IRB ID#2020-0407 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Arthur, JA, Reddy, AS, Popat, UR, Halm, J, Vaughan-Adams, N, Myers, AL, Yang, P, De Moraes, AR, Laureano, R, Lopez-Quinones, I, Urbauer, D, Hui, D, Bruera, E. Abuse potential and analgesic efficacy of intravenous hydromorphone bolus administration among hospitalized patients with cancer pain. Cancer 131(3), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39865340.
- Simbaqueba Clavijo, CA, Odaro, OE, Gandhi, A, Koom-Dadzie, K, Musaelyan, A, Dickson, KB, Chua, R, Bhise, VR, Amoateng, MD, Tomy, S, Leal Alviarez, DJ, Phyu, EM, Bogdanich, I, Andersen, C, Sheshadri, A, Palaskas, NL, Halm, J, Manzano, JM. Immunotherapy-Related Adverse Events and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Solid-Tumor Patients Admitted to an Onco-Hospitalist Medicine Service. Cancers 17(3), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39941771.
- Tanco K, Lopez G, Koyyalagunta L, Fellman B, Halm J, Ignatius J, Bruera E. Comparison of Health Care Providers Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol in the Management of Pain and Other Symptoms in Cancer Patients. J Palliat Med 26(4):539-543, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36576904.
- Manzano JM, Muthu M, Kheder E, Mohammed A, Halm J, Dickson K, Ali N, Leung C, Koom-Dadzie K, Rubio D, Odaro O, Sibille M, Etchegaray M, Wilson K, Lin H, George M. Hospitalization characteristics and outcomes of patients with cancer and COVID-19 at a comprehensive cancer center. Support Care Cancer 30(9):7783-7788, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35705751.
- Manzano JM, Lin H, Zhao H, Halm JK, Suarez-Almazor ME. Derivation and Validation of the Cancer READMIT Score: A Readmission Risk Scoring System for Patients With Solid Tumor Malignancies. JCO Oncol Pract 18(1):e117-e128, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34357793.
- Jones SL, Cheon O, Manzano JM, Park AK, Lin HY, Halm JK, Baek J, Graviss EA, Nguyen DT, Kash BA, Phillips RA. Comparison of LACE and HOSPITAL Readmission Risk Scores for CMS Target and Nontarget Conditions. Am J Med Qual 37(4):299-306, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34935684.
- Litwin RJ, Tam AL, Sheth RA, Yevich SM, Chan JL, Jazaeri AA, Halm JK, Gupta S, Huang SY. Safety and efficacy of percutaneous transabdominal and transesophageal decompression gastric catheters for palliation of malignant bowel obstruction. Abdom Radiol (NY) 46(9):4489-4498, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33999283.
- Manzano JG, Park A, Lin H, Liu S, Halm JK. Demonstrating value: association of cost and quality outcomes with implementation of a value-driven oncology-hospitalist inpatient collaboration for patients with lung cancer. BMJ Open Qual 8(1):e000381, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30997414.
- Manzano JG, Gadiraju S, Hiremath A, Lin HY, Farroni J, Halm J. Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions in a General Internal Medicine Hospitalist Service at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Oncol Pract 11(5):410-5, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26152375.
- Elting LS, Chang YC, Parelkar P, Boers-Doets CB, Michelet M, Hita G, Rouleau T, Cooksley C, Halm J, Vithala M, Bossi P, Escalante C, Brennan MT, Oral Oncology MSGOTMAOSCICSO. Risk of oral and gastrointestinal mucosal injury among patients receiving selected targeted agents: a meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 21(11):3243-54, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23636648.
- Halm J, Amoako E. Physical activity recommendation for hypertension management: Does healthcare provider advice make a difference?. Ethn Dis 18(3):278-82, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18785439.
Abstracts
- Brito-Dellan N, Gaudel P, Halm J. Onco-Hospitalist and Their Increasing role in Cancer Patient Care. Supportive Care in Cancer:S83, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Manzano JG, Barbo AG, Lin HY, Zhao H, Halm J, Suarez-Almazor ME. Readmission Among Patients with Cancer Who Were Discharged with Hospice Care. Journal of Clinical Oncology 35((8_suppl)):46, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Escalante CP, Elting LS, Halm H, Suarez-Almazor ME. Meta-Analysis: Risk of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Selected Targeted Agents. Journal of Clinical Oncology 33(29_suppl):64-68, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Hiremath A, Manzano JG, Halm||M J, Farroni J. Augmentation of Cancer Outcomes Through Safe Transitions. Journal of Clinical Oncology 32((30_suppl)):250, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Halm JK. Are There Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Exercise Counseling in Adults with Hypertension? Findings from a Nationally Representative Database, NHANES III (1988-1994). Ethnicity & Disease 16(3):S51, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Halm J, Schapira M, et al GC. Do physicians' recommend exercise in adults with hypertension and do patients follow their advice? Ethnicity & Disease 14:S2-58, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Escalante C, Zalpour A, Song J, Richardson M, Halm J, Yusuf S, S, Gao. Adverse Events of Rivaroxaban Usage in Cancer Patients. Internal Conference on Thrombosis & Hemostasis, Bergamo, Italy:S220-S221.
Book Chapters
- Gonzalez, C, Halm J. Constipation in Cancer Patients. In: Oncologic Emergency Medicine. Springer Science.
- Halm J. Chapter 5: Acute Gastro-Intestinal Bleeding. In: Oncologic Emergencies. Springer Science.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified November 11, 2025