Hospitalist Programs have grown and matured into the “clinical engine” of most hospitals. As such, it is imperative that these Programs function consistently at a high level. Yet inconsistency and poor overall performance characterize many Services. Salient MD offers two options to Hospitalist Programs, all designed to bring about sustainable performance improvement:
offers invaluable expertise and objectivity that can serve as a catalyst in moving your program forward. Consulting engagements may range from a relatively short-term, high-level benchmarking analysis to a longer-term deep dive into the innerworkings of your Hospitalist Team.
is a viable option whose time has come. Hospitalist Programs have, heretofore, either been Outsourced or Insourced. The national staffing company model (Outsourcing) is encumbered with numerous and expensive pitfalls. Direct oversight (Insourcing) can overwhelm internal hospital resources.
Under this Model, Salient will serve as “strategic stewards,” bringing critical expertise and focus to the daily oversight of Hospitalist Programs. Yet the Hospital retains control and influence, as it continues to employ the Hospitalists and provide significant input regarding its Hospitalist Program.
Whether engaged as Consultants or Program Managers, our sole objective is to