Second, frequent job changes lead to prolonged processing of credentials at hospitals as they verify good standing at all previous practice sites. This means delays that force a hospitalist company to look for more readily available docs. The physician may be unable to find hospitals in highly desirable areas.
The article was otherwise well balanced and timely.
George Block, MD
CMO, Galen Inpatient Physicians Medical Group
Emeryville, Calif.
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