Author Phil Betbeze writes that the hospital of the future will be “a cohesive amalgamation of plenty of outpatient modalities that represent growth in healthcare.” He goes on to point out that while this shift doesn’t mean new patient towers won’t be constructed, it does mean that any construction undertaken “will be based on adaptability, patient flow and efficiency gains.”
Because healthcare now means extending care to a wider array of facilities, health systems are going to have to rethink business processes in order to effectively and efficiently scale.
The ongoing changes in payment and reimbursement incentives are driving all hospitals and health systems to both create, and then deliver, a more value-driven healthcare model. For healthcare organizations that want to continue to adapt to the future, recognizing the benefits of physical integration could be an excellent step in the right direction.