Our innovative process works for everyone

The founding physicians of IMS went right to the heart of the matter: the experiences, outcomes and safety of hospitalized patients. This has been the touchstone for working out the best way to deliver specialized care that also benefits inpatient internists, hospitals, and primary care physicians.

To see how our process works for you, first select a viewpoint below.

Then, walk through the steps and see the unique benefits.



Benefits for hospitalist

Admission

Referral to IMS inpatient internist by primary care physician or emergency room.

  • You manage care from hour one.
  • You participate in admitting protocols design.

Care

One inpatient internist in charge, admission through discharge: expert in multi-system disease processes, expert in total care management.

  • You control comprehensive disease management.
  • You coordinate clinical partners’ activities.
  • You interact with patients at every step.
  • You contribute to program and protocol design.
  • You work a schedule that suits your needs.

Discharge

Complete patient data capture: automatic communication with primary care physician.

  • You set discharge criteria, homegoing goals.
  • You contribute to discharge procedure improvements.
  • You have complete data capture for every inpatient.
  • Your patients’ post-discharge followup course will be better managed by IMS team nurses.

Benefits for patients

Admission

Referral to IMS inpatient internist by primary care physician or emergency room.

  • You get immediate attention from a medical specialist your doctor trusts.
  • Your admission process is streamlined.

Care

One inpatient internist in charge, admission through discharge: expert in multi-system disease processes, expert in total care management.

  • You have one dedicated doctor throughout your stay: a specialist in providing the best hospital care.
  • You receive just the tests and services you need.
  • You and your family understand what’s going on.

Discharge

Complete patient data capture: automatic communication with primary care physician.

  • Your hospital stay is only as long as it needs to be.
  • You understand your homegoing instructions.
  • Your primary doctor is fully informed of your status.
  • You’re comforted by the resource of an IMS team nurse to answer any post-discharge questions.

Benefits for primary care doctors

Admission

Referral to IMS inpatient internist by primary care physician or emergency room.

  • You refer only to a trusted inpatient specialist.
  • You get 24/7 physician reliability.

Care

One inpatient internist in charge, admission through discharge: expert in multi-system disease processes, expert in total care management.

  • Your patients have one physician for the whole stay.
  • Your patients’ care is covered around the clock.
  • The hospitalist is hands-on for you, in charge of care. Communication is open, as needed.
  • You can focus on patients in your office.

Discharge

Complete patient data capture: automatic communication with primary care physician.

  • Your patients are well-prepared for the next steps.
  • You are fully informed of patient outcomes, status, needs.
  • Your patients have full access to an IMS team nurse for post-discharge followup and consultation, providing better continuity of care and a clinical liaison to your followup.

Benefits for hospitals

Admission

Referral to IMS inpatient internist by primary care physician or emergency room.

  • You know the coordinating physician at admission.
  • Your admission process is very efficient.

Care

One inpatient internist in charge, admission through discharge: expert in multi-system disease processes, expert in total care management.

  • Your continuity of care is first class.
  • Your patients have fewer complications, relapses.
  • Diagnoses, testing, reporting, billing are very efficient.
  • Hospitalists guide best practices in inpatient care.
  • Costs go down as care improves.

Discharge

Complete patient data capture: automatic communication with primary care physician.

  • Discharge runs smoothly for all patients.
  • Patients leave with a high level of satisfaction.
  • Patient records are up-to-date at discharge.
  • Patient safety is preserved in the post-discharge period through IMS team nurse followup.