Resources: Understand the field

In this rapidly growing field, how hospitals and physicians assess, develop and measure their laborist programs will make a difference in their success. We've compiled a collection of resources from trusted sources to help you ask the right questions and chart a course toward satisfied patients, hospitals and physicians.

Communication and Promotion See how other hospitals are promoting their ob hospitalist programs.

Hospital Practices Explore how programs work from job duties to handoff rounds.

Hospitalist Programs in the US Find out about current programs.

Patient Safety and Satisfaction Examine the impact of ob hospitalist programs on patient care.

Physician Satisfaction  How to improve physician satisfaction and involvement, including contracts, benefits and incentives.

Staffing and Funding Models Learn about options for implementing a obhospitalist program.

Links and Studies about OB Hospitalists or "Laborists"

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