How will the medical home affect hospitals?

Not all care can occur outside the hospital but the medical home is an environment in which patients can feel more secure


As a way to reduce the cost of care, improve outcomes, enhance the patient experience and reduce certain risks to patients, the medical home care model makes a lot of sense, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

New technology and the ability to work off-site will contribute toward this model’s success. Not all care can occur outside the hospital but the medical home is an environment in which patients can feel more secure.

This trend could lead to the repurposing of the traditional hospital.

To repurpose could mean rethinking traditional investment strategies. Hospitals of the future could feature more mixed-use buildings.

"In the future, the hospital may become an adventure full of retail, amenities and experiences that leaves one breathless and, of course, feeling better," the article said.

Read the article.

 

 



June 9, 2014


Topic Area: Renovations


Recent Posts

Choosing a Disinfectant That Kills Biofilm

Bacteria form biofilms in pipes from which cells can be released during sink use and spread outside the drains in droplets or as aerosols.


Third-Party Data Breach Case Underscores Need for Cyber Risk Management

Plaintiffs alleged negligence in safeguarding patient data; defendants denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation costs.


Northwest Medical Specialties Reports Data Breach

An investigation determined that certain data within the network was potentially copied without authorization on August 15, 2025.


Streamlined Integrated Project Delivery Tackles Design Challenges

Successful implementation of IPD Light can improve patient care, project outcomes and bottom lines.


Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Florida - Sumter County Opens

It is a satellite location of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Florida.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.