The document discusses the growing importance and role of hospitalists. It notes that hospitalists now care for many patients that primary care physicians previously managed. Hospitalists receive specialized training and are involved in inpatient care, quality improvement efforts, and committees. The document also provides statistics on the increasing number of hospitalists and their involvement in various specialties and patient cases.
1. The Growing Importance of Hospitalists With guest speaker John Fani Srour, MD Instructor in Medicine Harvard Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Hospital Medicine Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston presents…
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15. Hospitalists— A syndicated study now available from HRA Research Contact Your HRA Representative Today to Inquire About the Hospitalist Study: Jeff Chase 973-240-1216 [email_address] Marc Goveia 973-240-1219 [email_address] Christina Giordano 973-240-1205 [email_address] Vicki Longo 973-240-1192 [email_address] Henry Steinbock 973-240-1215 [email_address]
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18. Hospitalists— A syndicated study now available from HRA Research Contact Your HRA Representative Today to Inquire About the Hospitalist Study: Jeff Chase 973-240-1216 [email_address] Marc Goveia 973-240-1219 [email_address] Christina Giordano 973-240-1205 [email_address] Vicki Longo 973-240-1192 [email_address] Henry Steinbock 973-240-1215 [email_address]