Inpatient Physician Associates

Inpatient Physician Associates is a medical clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in hospital medicine for adult inpatients. The practice provides inpatient care at Bryan Medical Center’s two locations in Lincoln and at Grand Island Regional Medical Center, serving patients from across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and surrounding regions. Their team includes board-certified internal medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurse coordinators, all of whom are involved in the day-to-day operations and decision-making. The clinic has been serving the area since 2002, following its founding in 2001 as one of the first hospitalist practice groups in the country.

Inpatient Physician Associates was established as a physician-owned and physician-led group, with its origins tracing back to 1993 when hospitalist care began in Lincoln. The practice was formally founded in 2001 through collaboration between Dr. Brian Bossard, one of the first hospitalists in Nebraska and the nation, and Bryan Medical Center administrators. Over time, IPA developed nationally recognized standards in hospital medicine, which have been featured in medical journals and texts. The group expanded its services to Grand Island in 2022 and continues to operate under a model emphasizing integrity, leadership, value, and teamwork. Each team member is a stakeholder in the organization, reflecting a culture of mutual respect and shared commitment.

The clinic is located on South 16th Street in Lincoln, approximately 0.2 miles from Bryan LGH Medical Center West and Peach Park. It sits just a short distance from South Street and is near the Irvingdale neighborhood and W.W. Holme’s residential area.

Inpatient Physician Associates is recognized as a nationally acknowledged leader in hospital medicine, known for its long-standing role in advancing inpatient care standards. The practice has maintained a consistent presence in Lincoln since its founding and continues to expand its reach across central Nebraska.

Services:

• Hospitalist Care
• Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Services
• Registered Nurse Coordinator Support