2023 State of Hospital Medicine Report (Electronic Version)-Section 2: <i>SoHM</i> Hospital Medicine Group Profile

Section 2: SoHM Hospital Medicine Group Profile

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The 2023 State of Hospital Medicine (SoHM) Report provides an overview of demographic information from surveyed hospital medicine groups. It includes data on participant types, regional representation, employment models, and other organizational characteristics, presenting a thorough statistical picture of hospital medicine groups across the U.S.<br /><br />In the survey, 371 groups participated, consisting of 85.7% adult hospital medicine groups (HMGs) and 14.3% pediatric HMGs. The respondents were spread across various U.S. regions, with the South representing the largest percentage of participation at 43.1%, followed by the Midwest at 22.9%, the East at 18.5%, and the West at 15.0%. Notably, the average number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) physician hospitalists has increased significantly since the previous report in 2020, with the West experiencing the greatest surge (85.6% increase).<br /><br />Table 2.3 details ownership/employment models, showing a predominance of hospital, health system, or integrated delivery systems (62.3% overall). Other notable models include multistate hospitalist management companies (12.9%) and university or medical school-affiliated groups (16.7%).<br /><br />Regarding academic status, 36.9% of all hospital groups identified as academic, with a higher percentage among pediatric HMGs (72.5%) compared to adult HMGs (30.9%). Teaching responsibilities are also examined, with about 50.1% of all groups reporting a mix of teaching and non-teaching roles.<br /><br />Group sizes vary significantly, with categories ranging from fewer than 5 FTEs to more than 50. The report reveals that the largest proportion of HMGs fall in the 15 to 29 FTE range (28.9%).<br /><br />Overall, the report highlights nuanced insights into the structure and function of hospital medicine groups in 2023, illustrating trends and shifts across various categories.

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State of Hospital Medicine Report

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teaching roles

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