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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

Partnering with a telemedicine critical care team alleviates the pressure on both the hospitalist team and the patients. In many cases, patients who receive tele-critical care can stay in the community where they live and have a support network. All rights reserved.

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Integration with intention

Sound Physicians

A lack of clear communication among clinicians can leave patients feeling uneasy and uncertain. It can also put them at immediate risk—research shows that nearly 60% of medication errors happen during this period. Integrating your emergency and hospital medicine programs can make a huge difference in mitigating messy handoffs.

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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts

Sound Physicians

While we’ve earned our reputation over the decades for our clinical excellence in hospital medicine , we’ve also earned — somewhat unfairly — a reputation for being more expensive than our competitors. On the face of things this may seem true, but I’d like to show you why we’re actually the most sustainable when it comes to your bottom line.

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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

Analysis of 500+ urgent GP visits in Germany shows most cases were handled in-office, often driven by fear, distress, or a need for reassurance. Source: bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12875-025-02901-2 The post Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling first appeared on Physician's Weekly.

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Shorter stays, better outcomes

Sound Physicians

So, what’s the best strategy to help reduce length of stay (LOS)? There are a few approaches to consider that, when taken together, more meaningfully affect patients’ length of stay. Posted in Hospital Medicine Share Article Subscribe to the Sound Physicians Blog A trusted source for todays healthcare needs. All rights reserved.

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Finding the right fit: Considerations for a confident clinical career choice

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems. Yet this expansion has come with a significant administrative burden, particularly that of clinical documentation. Documentation isn’t just time-consuming; it also contributes to pervasive physician burnout. It’s about augmenting your capabilities.