True Partnership
Hugh Brown CEO
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown, TX
"hospitalistsnowTM is a goal oriented partner committed to strengthening the financial and clinical performance of my hospital. They have brought a culture of communication and collaboration both between their management team and mine as well as between their hospitalists and the referring PCPs and specialists. Having a designated hospitalistsnowTM Medical Director on site means that day-to-day operations run smoothly and the Hospitalist Group is perceived by our physicians and staff as being an engaged partner in achieving our goals."
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Staff Physicians
Known as
Hospitalists
Hospitalists are doctors who devote their practice to the care of hospitalized patients. The hospitalists of hospitalistsnowTM are physicians who are trained in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine and have deep experience in inpatient care. They see hospitalized patients who have been referred by their primary care, emergency room or hospital-based physician. Similar to your primary care physician, HNI's physicians are dedicated to being your physician throughout your hospital inpatient stay.
Why is a hospitalist caring for me?
Your own primary care physician may request that a hospitalist be in charge of your care during your hospital stay. In this way, you have the benefit of being cared for by a doctor whose practice is entirely focused on the care of hospitalized patients. Hospitalists' practices are based in the hospital and are more readily available to manage your hospital stay.
How does the hospitalist practice work?
The hospitalist will be in charge of your care and will see you every day to direct your treatment while you are in the hospital. The hospitalist will be available to you and your family to answer questions and discuss your care. The hospitalist works at the hospital full-time to provide for your care and attend to any emergencies that may arise. The hospitalist may consult other doctors to participate in your care as well, all the while communicating your status to your primary care physician.
What can I expect upon discharge from the hospital?
The hospitalist will make arrangements for any prescriptions you will need when you are discharged. You will be asked to make an appointment with your primary care doctor or with other doctors soon after discharge. Since hospitalists do not have an outpatient practice, you will not have an appointment to see the hospitalist again after discharge. You may contact the hospitalist after discharge, if you have any questions about your hospital stay.
What is the relationship between the hospitalist and my primary care physician?
The two doctors work together. Your primary care physician can provide information about your past health history to the hospitalist, and the two doctors can discuss any significant findings or events. At the time of your admission and discharge, the hospitalist prepares a detailed report of findings and treatment plans that is sent to your primary care physician. Your primary care physician asks the hospitalist to be in charge of your care while you are in the hospital, but is welcome to check on you and discuss your care with the hospitalist anytime during your hospital stay. When you are discharged, you will return to the care of your primary care physician.
What if I need another specialist while in the hospital?
Consultations from other physicians are needed in some cases, and the hospitalist can arrange for these as necessary. If you have already been seeing other doctors elsewhere, be sure to let the hospitalist know so we can keep all your physicians informed about your hospital stay.
What if I do not have a regular primary care physician?
hospitalistsnowTM and other staff at the hospital can assist in finding a doctor for you to see after leaving the hospital. Records from your hospital stay can be sent to this physician.
How do I contact the hospitalist?
If you would like to speak with one of the hospitalists while you or a member of your family is in the hospital, it is best to ask the nurse caring for you to page the doctor.
How will I be billed for services rendered by the hospitalist?
Services rendered by the hospitalist will be billed to your insurance company or other payor using information you have provided the hospital. You will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles as applied by your insurance carrier. If no insurance is available and you have qualified for any charity or indigent care program, please call our office with this information. You may contact the hospitalist billing office for questions, concerns or to make any necessary arrangements for payment. You can reach us toll free by phone, or by correspondence as below.
Billing office phone
Toll Free: 866.981.9393
Mailing address
512 Victoria Lane, Suite 12
Harlingen, TX 78550