The use of telehospitalists can yield significant cost savings compared to on-site hospitalists.

Telehospitalists can fast-track care by streamlining admissions from the ED and facilitating the creation of more productive in-hospital work systems.

The availability of telehospitalist support 24/7 reduces pressure on daytime hospitalist staff, minimizes burnout, and improves patient care and outcomes.

On-site 24/7 telehospitalist coverage can reduce the need to transfer patients to other tertiary care facilities.

Physician shortages in hospitals can be successfully and efficiently addressed by hiring virtual telehospitalists.

A well-designed telehospitalist program, with trained telehospitalists, provides a level of care at least equal to in-house hospitalists.