Inpatient Specialists Group

What is this latest change in the government's new Medicare Payment Model, and will it affect your practice?

Any Benefits for Docs in Govt's New Medicare Payment Model? A new payment model signals the government's continued experimentation to find a solution to the soon-to-be-bankrupt Medicare program. Will you be affected?

Did you that COVID-19 has accelerated some aspects of healthcare delivery by drone?

The use of drones in healthcare | Healthcare Transformers Drone expert, Bill Wimberley, shares the opportunities and challenges of drones in healthcare to save lives and help optimize resources.

How new technologies are boosting patient care coordination and enabling quick, efficient transfers.

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hospitalist-talks-tech-innovation-staffing-shortages-and-patient-access

Hospitalist talks tech innovation for staffing shortages and patient access Dr. Darin Vercillo, chief medical officer at About Healthcare, discusses these challenges and others – and describes how new technologies are boosting care coordination and enabling quick, efficient transfers.

Congratulations Dr. Mark Moseley. Our team looks forward to working with you on this endeavor focusing on patient care and increasing access to medical care in our Tampa Bay communities.

Mark Moseley MD MHA FACEP Named President of USF Tampa General Physicians | Tampa General Hospital TAMPA, Fla (April 8, 2022) – The board of directors for the USF Tampa General Physicians has named Mark G. Moseley, MD, MHA, FACEP, the first president of the newly formed academic medical group. Dr. Moseley will assume the new position April 11, 2022.

"There is an urgent need for ongoing wellness efforts to support hospitalists and hospital medicine APPs and build a stronger workforce."

https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jhm.12812

Wellness of hospitalists and hospital medicine advanced practice providers during the COVID‐19 pandemic, 2020–2021 Background The early phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a negative impact on the wellness of hospitalists and hospital medicine advanced practice providers (APPs). However...

End of COVID may bring major turbulence for U.S. healthcare Transitions don't bode well for the complex U.S. healthcare system, with its mix of private and government insurance and its labyrinth of policies...

"Dr. Traci Ryan, medical director for Bayfront Health’s emergency facilities, told the Catalyst that the Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Emergency Room would provide emergency medical care for those living within a 10-mile radius of the site..... Bayfront focuses on fostering good relationships between its patients and providers and makes a conscientious effort to quickly move patients through its emergency facilities."

$37 million medical facility coming to the west side of St. Pete • St Pete Catalyst Councilmember Copley Gerdes represents District 1 on the west side of St. Petersburg. He also grew up and lives near the site of Bayfront Health's Emergency Room & Medical Pavilion - Crossroads, which he hopes will spur future development. Photos by Mark Parker.

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"Long hours, excessive death, and fear for one’s own safety and the welfare of family and colleagues have been a consistent theme over the past 22 months. Physicians and nurses started as heroes, but due to strained politics and social-media misuse, they’re now branded by a substantial swath of society as pariahs and purveyors of a medical hoax."

https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/31835/business-of-medicine/its-time-for-a-change/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=TH&utm_term=3.17.22&utm_content=

It's time for a change - The Hospitalist Much has been written about the challenges frontline health care workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Long hours, excessive death, and fear for one’s own safety and the welfare of family and colleagues have been a consistent theme over the past 22 months. Physicians and nurses started ...

We are grateful to our team of nearly 50 superheroes in the Tampa Bay area who are dedicated & devoted to our community. Thank you 🙏

Inpatient Specialists Group is proud to work under the leadership of
Tampa General Hospital President & CEO John Couris, who champions healthcare innovation while focusing to improve patient safety and quality.

Congratulations on your national and regional leadership awards & well deserved recognition.

Tampa General Hospital President and CEO John Couris Receives National and Regional Recognition for Leadership /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital President and CEO John Couris has championed innovation and led the team in improving safety, quality, and cost since...

Did you know that Tampa General Hospital is the #6 transplant hospital in the country?

TGH creates new culturally sensitive program for Tampa's Hispanic patients TGH is the number six transplant hospital in the country.

As a Hospitalist Group serving Tampa General Hospital, it is exciting to view the use of technology while embracing healthcare innovation.

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Did you know that according to the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) have been shown to reduce the length of patient stays by up to 30% and reduce hospital costs by up to 20%.

https://www.mmm-online.com/home/channel/features/re-meet-the-hospitalists/

(Re)-meet the hospitalists and their evolving COVID-era needs Hospitalists were hard to reach before the pandemic. Facing mental and physical exhaustion, they’re an even tougher sell now.

📢 Inpatient Specialists Group is proud to announce our post-acute division.

This range of medical care services will support and focus on our patients' continued recovery from illness or management of a chronic illness or disability.

Dr. Bagla, a Hospitalist in Orlando recently wrote a guest column in the Orlando Sentinel.

💡He believes that telemedicine options may improve efficiency of care delivery.


What are your thoughts❓

Telemedicine should be used more in hospitals | Commentary The use of virtual checkups and doctor visits during the pandemic should be continued in many cases, an Orlando doctor writes.

Inpatient Specialists Group looks forward to working with Ms. Sarah Gilbert and her team.

We are happy to announce that Sarah Gilbert, a health care executive with more than 30 years of experience, has been named our chief operating officer and assistant vice president. Sarah will oversee hospital logistics and long-term planning for the facility, as well as the expansion of specialty areas and the acquisition of new technologies.

"We are delighted to add Sarah to our leadership team," said John Moore, president, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. "She is a creative healthcare leader who believes in collaboration and consensus-building."

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"The more we practice being kind and compassionate with ourselves, the more we’ll increase the habit of self-compassion, and extend compassion to our patients and loved ones in daily life."

The importance of self-compassion for hospitalists - The Hospitalist Mindful self-compassion is a positive practice that opens a pathway for healing and personal growth.

Hospitalist Caseload Does Not Affect Patient Outcomes New data suggest hospitalized patients experience little difference in all-cause outcomes dependent on the busyness of their attending hospitalist.

What is a Hospitalist?

Did you know that nearly 20 years ago, the Hospitalist Medicine Profession was unheard of, and today, it is one of the most popular jobs in the Healthcare industry.

What do Hospitalists do, and how do I become one? | Smart Money MD The Hospitalist medicine profession was almost unheard of 20 years ago. Today it is one of the most popular jobs for physicians, simply due to the demand for hospital medicine and the evolution of healthcare.

Congratulations Tampa General Hospital for your commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients.

Our team is proud to work with you!

We're so honored to receive American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for excellence in stroke care!

Stroke is the #5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the Get With The Guidelines® initiative often see better outcomes for patients.

Read more here: bit.ly/3fe69G4

As a member of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay, we look forward to forging lasting community & business relationships with the “best of the best” in Tampa Bay.

Join us in taking a moment to recognize our top-notch team for Healthcare Security & Safety Officer Appreciation Day! The TGH Security Team is comprised of 80 highly trained individuals with experience in the public safety field, either in the private sector, former military, or sworn law enforcement. Together, they ensure safety for our patients, team members, and visitors every single day.

Thanks to them, TGH has maintained our International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (IAHSS) Program of Distinction Level 1 for 16 years. This is the highest certification available in hospital safety and security and TGH has maintained it longer than any other hospital in the nation! We truly couldn't ask for a better team.

Serving in most major hospitals in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties

A wonderful opportunity to celebrate exceptional leadership!

Voting is now open for Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People of 2021 and John Couris, our President & CEO is a finalist! Throughout our hospital's most challenging times, John has remained a strong, compassionate, and caring leader to our more than 8,000 team members. While the past two years haven't been easy, John is always the first to recognize and celebrate our fearless team members for the unwavering dedication and sacrifice they've shown to our community day in and day out.

Please take a moment to consider casting a vote and sharing this post for John and TGH! Cast your vote here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5hxhlvl

Roughly 2 million people in the U.S. suffer from an opioid use disorder. The abuse of prescription drugs too often starts when family or friends obtain medications from home medicine cabinets.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, we’re encouraging people to take three simple steps: clean out your medicine cabinet, collect medications that are no longer needed and safely dispose of them at a Crush the Crisis take back event.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3uRiJC9.

Congratulations to Bayfront Health St. Pete!

Bayfront Health St. Pete earns national recognition from AHA - The Tampa Bay 100 Bayfront Health St.