Hospitalists
Coordination. Expertise. Care.
From admission through discharge, our hospitalists—board-certified physicians uniquely trained in caring for hospital patients—are on-site around the clock to coordinate every detail of your treatment. Carle Foundation Hospital’s staff of eleven hospitalists work in close consultation with specialists assigned to your care, as well as your primary care doctor, to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
Studies have shown that hospitalist programs offer many benefits, including:
- Enhanced patient care and safety
- Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay
- Reduced hospitalization costs
- Improved patient satisfaction
The Benefits of Hospitalist Care at Carle Foundation Hospital
The benefits of our Hospitalist program are clear when you compare our results to the key indicators of excellent care.
Length of Stay
Our Hospitalist program reduces hospitalization costs as a result of shorter hospital stays.
- 32% shorter stay than the national average
- 31% shorter stay for patients who have experienced a heart attack (AMI).
- 32% shorter stay for patients who have experienced heart failure (CHF).
- 34% shorter stay for patients who have experienced community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Patient Satisfaction
Our Hospitalist program has excelled in patient satisfaction and enhanced patient care.
- 91st percentile in time that our physicians spend with each patient.
- 97th percentile in concern and care expressed for each patient's questions or worries.
Established in 1997, our hospitalist program is one of the most established in the country, and our experience shows.