Why Us
Why HCC’s Hospitalist Program?
Our hospital clients benefit from:
- Average return on investment of 2:1
- Average of 20% increase in admissions
- Reduced average length of stay
- Reduced cost per case
- Enhanced case mix index resulting from improved documentation
- Enhanced access for referred patients and Emergency Department unassigned patients
- Improved payor relations and reduced denied inpatient days
- Improved satisfaction for patients, families, and nurses
- Compliance with clinical care guidelines
- Competitive advantage over facilities without Hospitalist services
Referring primary care physicians benefit from:
- More efficient office based practice
- Relief from Emergency Department “on call” requirement
- Communication with HCC Hospitalists via e-mail, phone, written requests, and clinical summaries
- Confidence that patients will return to their care after discharge
Patients benefit from:
- Excellent physician communication
- 24/7 on-site physician availabilty
- Enhanced physician availability for patients and family members
- Enhanced satisfaction with the inpatient experience
