Implementing a Hospitalist Program in a Critical Access Hospital

ConclusionsHospitalist care contributed to ongoing delivery of high‐quality care and satisfactory patient experiences while supporting the mission of a CAH in rural Iowa. Implementation required careful consideration of its effects on the outpatient practice. Broader implementation of this model in CAHs may be warranted.

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Source: The Journal of Rural Health - December 31, 2015 Category: Rural Health Authors: Brian M. Dougan, Victor M. Montori, Kurt W. Carlson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research