The Hospitalist Boom

Hospitalists have taken over inpatient care from primary care physicians, allowing for dedicated, round-the-clock hospital coverage that improves patient outcomes and hospital efficiency while addressing the physician shortage. Studies show hospitalists reduce hospital stays, readmissions, and costs, allowing primary care physicians to focus on outpatient care and enhancing the overall quality of patient care in both rural and urban hospitals.

By Stefanie Asin

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