Although primary care physicians (PCPs) do not treat patients while they are in the hospital, they remain in regular contact with the hospitalist from the time the patient is admitted into the hospital to discharge.

The hospitalist provides the PCP with frequent updates regarding the patient's diagnosis, condition, test results and treatment plan, and the PCP can provide the hospitalist with the patient's medical history. Pertinent medical information is shared between PAMF physicians through the patient's electronic health record.