Surgical hospitalist: can this be a program for your group?
Fresh, K.; Friend, D.
Journal of Medical Practice Management Mpm 26(6): 382-384
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 8755-0229 PMID: 21815557 Document Number: 650356
A shortage of general surgeons is creating issues for the coverage of many emergency departments. This article outlines a new way of thinking about how to diagnosis and treat this problem. Learn the basics behind the possible creation of a surgical hospitalist program from assessing the need; reviewing physician issues; computing the financial analysis; understanding the political and bureaucratic issues; and, finally, recruiting to fill the positions.