Today's medical tourism industry is largely composed of patients traveling to receive tertiary care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Today's medical tourism industry is largely composed of patients traveling to receive tertiary care in specialties such as cardiovascular, orthopedics, weight loss and more, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Healthcare designers say the trend has a lot to do with culture and the ever-evolving healthcare market.
Demographic tailwinds, policy uncertainty and shifting care models are pushing health systems to rethink how and where they invest in outpatient facilities.
Until the transition is complete and receives all regulatory approvals, Mercy Medical Center and Baystate Health will continue to operate independently.
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