A successful hospitalist program has been proven to reduce length-of-stay an average of 13% with an estimated cost-per-case savings from $500 to $800. It has also been suggested that hospitalists improve clinical outcomes, including mortality. Community Hospitalists has met or exceeded the above savings markers at our client locations.
Return on Investment:
- Our efficient practices eliminate avoidable inpatient time and unnecessary cost, resulting in decreased length-of-stay and cost-per-case.
- The patient's care is enhanced due to our hospitalists' 24/7 presence. This also
means a reduced mortality rate and lower re-admission rates.
- At our mature programs, estimates of cost savings exceed one million per annum.
- The hospital experiences faster admissions since the hospitalist is the first point
of contact for patients in need of admission.
Benefits:
- The patients and Primary Care Physicians also benefit from a Community Hospitalist
managed program. Among the many benefits - inpatients are provided with better care
and the PCPs are more available to their office practice, therefore increasing
productivity and billable hours. |
