Although the pace of change may vary considerably by market, based solely on the continuing escalation of the cost of healthcare, significant change in healthcare is necessary and inevitable. Fortunately, we can predict a lot about what the future healthcare environment will look like and require. The following five considerations and their implications for facility planning are most pressing. Read More …
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Rural Resolve: Diverse design programming can improve community well-being
About 60 million people — nearly one in five Americans — live in rural areas and depend on their local hospitals for care. Despite the fact that hospitals are crucial for the health and economic well-being of the communities they serve, U.S. rural hospitals have increasingly faced closures since 2010, with many more vulnerable to closure. Read More …