Data can be collected and analyzed to ensure that offerings, size and scale support the long-term sustainability of a new healthcare facility, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
When judging a potential location for a new healthcare facility, data can be collected and analyzed to ensure that offerings, size and scale support its long-term sustainability, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The first step is to define the type of medical service that will be provided and how far consumers are willing to travel to get it, the article said.
August 7, 2014
Topic Area: Project Management
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