Background: Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) is one of the newest subspecialties and was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2016, with its first fellowship programs accredited in 2020. While research barriers in academic medical practice have been identified in prior studies, the facilitators and barriers to research productivity for PHM faculty in [...]

Background: Discharge delays are associated with excessive costs to healthcare systems and poor patient outcomes. We sought to identify perceived barriers to timely discharge within and outside the control of hospitalists from the multidisciplinary team pivotal to the discharge process, and if different professionals noted different barriers. Methods: In June 2024, we surveyed hospitalist physicians/advanced [...]

Background: Patient experience is critical in the quality of care delivered in hospitals and is closely linked to better clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Hospitalized patients under the care of hospitalists often face challenges related to communication, understanding their plan of care, and feeling connected to their healthcare team. Enhancing patient experience in this setting [...]