Benefits of Hospitalist Programs
Numerous studies have been conducted and the results have proven and continue to prove that hospital medicine programs enhance the overall patient care process. In the September/October issue of The Hospitalist, many groups are reaping the benefits of hospitalist programs:
Hospital Administrators
- Enables efficient use of resources
- Improves financial bottom line
- Facilities improved inpatient operations
- Increases hospital capacity
PCPs and Community Physicians
- Returns patient care to PCP in timely manner
- Enables PCP to focus on office-based patients
Medical Staff
- Facilitates coordination of efforts and interdepartmental teamwork
- Fosters greater communication between departments
- Acts as catalyst for efficient smooth delivery of services
Patients/Families
- Reduces time in the hospital without sacrificing quality
- Provides more attention and availability
Payers
- Decrease costs without sacrificing quality
