Micro hospitals bringing care into smaller communities

Small-scale inpatient facilities offer medical care to underserved areas


Micro hospitals offer medical care in underserved communities, according to an article on the U.S. News website.

They also provide a local alternative to emergency care at larger hospitals, the article said.

Already in 19 states, these hospitals are becoming a trend during the current upheaval in healthcare, filling a critical gap.

Critics worry about facilities and safety and how much experience doctors get while practicing in such a small facility. 

Read the article.

 

 



May 1, 2017


Topic Area: Industry News


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