Inpatient/Observation Clinical Optimization: Serves as physician expert and provides support to care team and care coordination staff regarding utilization decisions including screening for appropriateness of hospitalization, LOC status, LOS management, continued stay decisions, clinical review of patients, utilization review activities, resource utilization/management, denial management issues, discharge planning (DP) advise and quality issues. License, Registration or Certification Required: Board Certified/Eligible Physician licensed in Maryland the applicable states Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong clinical acumenKnowledge of Care Management principles, processes, and their practical application.