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Making the Case: Demonstrating the Value of Pediatric Hospital Medicine to Hospital Leadership
Hunaid Gurji1, Elizabeth C Kuhn2, Magna Dias3
1McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Houston, Houston, Texas.
Abstract:
Pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) has become a foundational component of inpatient pediatric care; however, its value is frequently evaluated through a narrow financial lens. This C-suite series piece examines how PHM's contribution to "value" encompasses not only professional revenue but also quality, safety, and access. We describe PHM's impact across 3 domains: financial performance, operational throughput, and its role as a force multiplier for other clinical service lines. Key contributions include revenue enablement, cost avoidance through reduced length of stay and transfers, and continuous pediatric expertise. We contend that PHM should be regarded as a strategic institutional investment rather than a standalone cost center when aligning clinical services with health system priorities. For PHM leaders navigating conversations with hospital administrators, understanding how to frame these contributions in terms of institutional priorities is an essential advocacy skill.
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