Frequently Asked Questions

What Is an Inpatient Stay?

An inpatient stay is when you are admitted into the hospital to continue your medical treatment. This likely means you will remain in the hospital overnight and your length of stay will depend on your medical condition and treatment plan. During this time, our inpatient team of hospitalists, PAs, and NPs will work alongside any other specialty clinicians in the hospital to ensure your care is managed from start to finish.

What is an advanced practice provider (APP)?

Advanced practice providers (APP) are physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) who are licensed healthcare professionals. Our APPs have day-to-day independence to care for patients, plus long-term support from their physician colleagues. All APPs work under the supervision of our physicians.

What is a hospitalist?

A hospitalist is a board-certified physician that focuses on the general medical care to patients who have been admitted into the hospital. You can think of them like your primary care physician while you are under their care in the hospital as they will oversee your hospital stay and case management.

How long will I be in the hospital?

The time you are in the hospital will vary. The inpatient care team will be responsible for managing your hospital stay and treatment. You can address any questions or concerns with the team.

I don’t understand my bill. Who do I contact?​

You may receive two bills for the care you received: one from the hospital, called a facility fee, and the other from the clinician who provided your care, called a professional fee. The professional fee can be addressed by contacting USACS here.