The case against comanagement
Hospitalist Leadership Connection, August 12, 2008
Many experts agree: patient comanagment is the solution for streamlining patient care within the hospital. It’s a method in which medical staff members care for patients within the hospital’s different specialties, an approach becoming increasingly popular among surgery units and hospitalist programs. One of the benefits of comanagement is that hospitalists may detect medical conditions or medical errors early in the process and can effectively use resources.
However, Eric Siegal, MD, regional medical director at Cogent Healthcare, questions its effectiveness in certain cases. Comanagement may be appropriate for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, but it may not be as effective for patients with one-time medical problems or surgeries. Furthermore, comanagement may be ultimately harmful because of the potential for failed communication, delays in care, and increased medical costs. Read this month’s Today’s Hospitalist article, “Should you be comanaging patients?” here.
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