How will a hospital know that I need to come in for a medical procedure?

How will a hospital know that I need to come in for a medical procedure?

Arthur Shorr (Former COO and SVP of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: How will a hospital know that I need to come in for a medical procedure?; Can I request a private room for my hospital stay?; What should I bring with me for my hospital stay? and more...

The hospital knows you're coming because the physician's office has called the admissions office and has notified them of who you are, what your name is, your date of birth, your social security number, and the date they can expect you to be there. They have reserved a hospital room for you and a time of arrival. Very similar to a hotel reservation, a reservation is made for you by the office staff of your physician in advance of coming for an elective admission.