Best Practice Care Models for Effective Hospital Medicine Teams

Blueprints to build high-performance hospital medicine teams: this on-demand session brings NP/PA leaders to share proven models from the past and present, critique pitfalls, and design next‑gen team structures. Participants discuss real cases, synthesize staffing approaches, and apply tools to optimize workflows and improve patient outcomes—leaving with actionable templates to elevate care and team performance.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Explore the past and present models of care utilizing PA/NPs in hospital medicine.
Share real-world examples of hospitals that have successfully implemented best-practice care models.
Discuss the future of PA/NP team based care models.

Faculty

Jennifer Barnett, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Sara Millwee
Frances Lorenzi

Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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