IPC believes that hospitalist training and education is a critical and rapidly evolving priority. IPC has extensive programs to meet the needs of its hospitalist providers at each stage of their career. For example, our new-hire training program teaches appropriate billing and coding, medical records documentation, risk management and healthcare economics. IPC also offers CME programs designed to maintain and enhance skills in other key areas such as clinical leadership and communications. Additionally, we sponsor regional and national leadership conferences for our providers to promote the informational exchange and sharing of best practices with their IPC peers.