Having worked in healthcare, I can comment that yes, most facilities that I am aware of have changed their care model or are changing to a hospitalist model. There are many reasons including the lifestyle expectations of new physicians who want more work/life balance. The days of physicians being willing to be on call 24/7 has already changed here in California and I believe it is a nationwide trend. I personally am comfortable with the hospitalist model of care and agree with Skyguy79's comments.
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