Obstetrics and gynecologic hospitalists and their focus: impact on safety and quality metrics.
Gonzalez AK, Butler JR. Obstetrics and gynecologic hospitalists and their focus: impact on safety and quality metrics. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024;51(3):453-461. doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2024.05.001.
Hospitalists are physicians who provide care only in acute care settings. This commentary outlines patient safety benefits of OBGYN hospitalists, such as decreased length of stay for patients, reduced cesarean delivery rates, and decreased preterm deliveries when compared to OBGYNs who provide both inpatient and outpatient care.