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John Elffers
jhe@hospitalistinfo.com 440.542.5025

We understand that you have unique requests and expectations at your institution.
Let our knowledge work for you.

We know each hospital has varying needs. Whether it’s a troubled existing program or
a new hospitalist service, no hospitalist program is the same. We offer qualified,
experienced personnel to make your hospitalist program a success.

Consulting Menu

New Program

Readiness
• Perform Feasibility Study
• Establish Program Service Expectations
• Create Implementation Plan

Quality
• Create Hospitalist Job Descriptions
• Develop Program Policies and Procedures
• Define Coverage Levels, Staffing, and Scheduling
• Create Growth Strategy

Recruiting
• Develop Recruitment Strategy
• Provide New Hospitalist Orientation
• Design Physician Compensation Model

Marketing
• Develop Marketing Materials for Patients, Referring Physicians, Hospital Departments

Financial Services
• Create Budget
• Provide Medical Billing and Collection Services
• Educate Providers on Billing and Documentation

Existing Program

Evaluation
• Assess Operational Structure
• Examine Financial Stability
• Identify Clinical Responsibilities

Quality
• Evaluate Physician Workflow
• Review Communication Effectiveness
• Analysis of Physician Workload
• Audit Compliance with Evidence-Based Protocols

Recruiting & Retention
• Evaluate Current Recruitment Strategy
• Provide Retention Assessment
• Compare Compensation Package to Benchmarks

Communication
• Ascertain the Effectiveness of Current Methods
• Outline Successful Enhancements

Financial Services
• Measure Current Return on Investment
• Evaluate Billing Against Documentation
• Provide Medical Billing and Collection Services
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