The hospitalist movement in the United States: Agency and common agency issues

Eugene Schneller, Kenneth R. Epstein

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Abstract

Agency relationships and their effect on patient representation in the hospitalist role are examined in this article. Emphasis is on relationship(s) with patients, primary care physicians, health plans, and hospitals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)308-316
Number of pages9
JournalHealth care management review
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006

Keywords

  • Agency
  • Continuity of care
  • Hospitalist
  • Physicians

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Leadership and Management
  • Health Policy
  • Strategy and Management

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