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12.12.2011
Expert predicts hospitalist trend will grow
Not every hospital in the country currently employs a hospitalist, but given the benefits of having the professionals on staff and the trends regarding the hiring of these doctors, experts believe that many more soon will.
11.29.2011
Care providers experience the benefits of hospitalists
As medical care continues to become more complicated and professionals more specialized, healthcare organizations are finding it useful to have doctors on staff that have more generalized knowledge. Hospitalists are providing these practices with the option they need.
11.14.2011
Healthcare organizations need to be mindful of hospitalist scheduling matters
The hospitalist model of care has proven to be an effective one that allows providers to reduce costs while lowering readmission rates. However, there may still be challenges for providers that are thinking of bringing on a hospitalist.
11.02.2011
Hospitalist medicine spreads to new specialties
In recent years, hospitalist medicine has grown into a popular specialty. Many general practice physicians have found success practicing solely in a hospital setting. The concept has become so successful that other medical specialties are trying it out.
10.17.2011
Group hopes to drive quality by building consensus among hospitalists
One of the main goals of hospitalist medicine is to improve the quality of care offered at their institution. Now, hospitalists may have a new tool that will help them drive quality.
10.12.2011
Hospitalists can improve transition of care
When patients are sent to the hospital from their primary care physicians, important information often fails to accompany them. Regardless of how attentive the primary care doctor and the staff at the hospital are, critical information tends to get lost.
10.05.2011
Hospitalists need to train on ICU best practices, expert says
Hospitalists are increasingly playing larger roles within healthcare organization. This is largely because their general knowledge enables them to step into just about any situation. However, the fact that many are branching out into specialized areas means some could require more training, one … more
09.12.2011
Coordination allows hospitalists to deliver higher level of care
With healthcare becoming more complicated with every passing year, the need for coordination has never been greater. A number of healthcare models and medical specialties are beginning to emerge that may make care coordination a more common sight at practices across the country.
08.24.2011
New study shows hospitalists improve outcomes even after patient is discharged
Immediately following a hospital discharge is when a patient is most vulnerable. Studies have shown the majority of readmissions occur shortly after an individual is let out of the hospital. However, new evidence suggests that hospitalists may be able to address this problem.
08.22.2011
Hospitalists help coordinate care
With all the changes happening in the healthcare system, new models are emerging that promise to provide patients with more contiguous care, which may improve treatment outcomes. Hospitalists are at the forefront of this trend.
