Management Strategies for the Successful Establishment and Growth of the Hospitalist System

Abstract

Appropriate management strategies are required to establish, maintain, and promote the growth the hospitalist system. Herein, we discuss strategies for the successful operation of the hospitalist system from the business point of view, particularly in terms of human resources and organizational management. Hospital executives should establish the vision, mission, value, and key value drivers of the hospitalist system from its inception, as well as decide its size and operation pattern according to the situation of each medical institution. Hospitalists are employed through the process of recruitment to increase the number of applicants and allow the selection of suitable candidates. Once the hospitalist system is constructed and operational, the focus must shift toward its growth. The goals and strategies for growth should be decided, leaders must be selected, and assistants must be employed. In the future, the hospitalist system is expected to play an essential role in improving the quality of medical care. Therefore, medical institutions should strategically introduce, maintain, and promote the growth of the hospitalist system.