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Right-Sized Infectious Diseases Support: The Key to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs

Infectious diseases (ID) care is essential for many hospital patients, but full-time ID physician coverage often isn’t feasible. Whether due to budget constraints or the nationwide shortage of ID physicians, hospitals frequently struggle to find the right level of support.


  • Timely ID consults help get patients on the right treatment path faster.
  • Our tele-OPAT program (tele-Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) facilitates earlier discharges for patients who qualify.
  • Prioritized IV-to-PO conversions help transition patients safely and efficiently.
  • ID physicians reduce complications, prevent readmissions, and improve outcomes.
  • Hospitals leveraging ID Connect’s ID physician services often see improvements in key quality metrics like 30-day readmission rates and patient satisfaction scores.
  • With tele-OPAT, ID patients are supported post-discharge, improving the continuum of care.
  • Our ID physicians support best practices in antibiotic use, including prioritizing IV-to-PO conversion, de-escalation, and staff education.
  • This specialized support helps hospitals meet stewardship requirements and combat antimicrobial resistance in their communities.

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