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Examining Your Role as a Hospitalist: When Do You Need to Apologize to Patients?
Perhaps Elton John was onto something when he crooned that, “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” For decades, apologies have not been the standard response when a medical error or breakdown of patient care occurs during a procedure or hospitalization. However, medical errors (both small and large) are a regular occurrence in hospitals, and […]
Surviving COVID as a Hospitalist: 6 Wellness Tips from the Front Lines
The hospitalist profession has never been more vital than it is right now. As COVID-19 patients overwhelm hospital systems around the country, hospitalists are on the front lines every day providing care, treatment and compassion. In the face of the COVID crisis, health care workers are pushed to the brink of their strength and skills […]
What Does a Successful Remote Medical Workforce Look Like?
As coronavirus cases spread across the U.S. and worldwide, medical experts continue to recommend that people socially distance and avoid meeting in large groups. Many health care companies are leading by example and implementing remote workforces into their business structure. A remote medical workforce helps keep our valued healthcare employees safe, so they can keep […]
ACH Expands Patient Services: Introducing Segue, Our New Transitional Care Program
The hospitalist specialty emerged more than 20 years ago and has since gained recognition as an integral part of a successful healthcare system. Hospitalists – skilled internal medicine providers who specialize in the care and treatment of hospitalized patients – bring both medical and cost efficiencies to patient care models. Patients who receive care under […]
What Is a Hospitalist?
Being admitted to the hospital can be a stressful, scary and overwhelming experience for you and your family. And your fears may be amplified if you learn you’ll be under the care of someone other than your primary care physician (PCP). How do you know you’ll receive quality care from someone who isn’t familiar with […]
COVID-19 Update Coming Soon: Telemedicine by ACH
Advanced Care Hospitalists to launch telemedicine program; patients continue to receive access to needed care during time of COVID-19 pandemic. As our community and our nation continue to navigate the serious challenges that COVID-19 presents, Advanced Care Hospitalists would like to take a moment to remind our patients, partners, providers and community members that we […]