Researchers examined 30-day mortality and 30-day readmission data from CMS for heart failure, heart attack and pneumonia. While the presence of hospitalists was not associated with differential mortality rates, hospitals that employ hospitalists had significantly lower readmissions rates for all three conditions.
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The study concluded more research is needed to determine the nature of the relationship between the presence of hospitalists and lower readmissions.
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