In an optimal healthcare system, patients receive care in the most appropriate, least
expensive setting. In Canada, too many patients remain in hospital well after they no longer …

In 1996 Wachter and Goldman formally heralded the emergence of what may well become a
defining influence in the management of acute inpatient care, the role of the" hospitalist." 1 …

The last two decades have witnessed significant changes in the structure of the hospital
industry. While the total number of investor-owned hospitals has remained reasonably …

There is substantial disagreement regarding the impact of hospitalists on costs, quality, and
satisfaction with inpatient care. The authors reviewed 21 evaluations of the use of …

Background: Over the past 20 years, hospitalists have assumed a greater portion of
healthcare service for hospitalized patients. This was mainly due to reducing the length of …

This study used logistic regression to examine those organizations using the hospitalist
model for inpatient care. The study found that organizations using the hospitalist model are …

This paper is the result of a discussion group developed by IHF for the purpose of preparing
material for submission to WHO. The paper extrapolates and expands on the proceedings of …

Objective To determine whether internists' attitudes toward the hospitalist model change
after implementation of a new inpatient service. Design Cross-sectional surveys performed …

Objective: To study care outcomes associated with a network of hospitalist services
compared to traditional providers. Design: Retrospective review of administrative data …

Objective To examine the differences in the quality of care among inpatients before and after
the introduction of the hospitalist system. Design A retrospective observational study. Setting …