Yearly Archives: 2018

Full article available on The Wall Street Journal. Smaller hospitals are one change in the industry. Emerus Holdings and Dignity Health joined to open the St. Rose Dominican microhospital in North Las Vegas, Nev., last year. The sprawling institutions we know are radically changing—becoming smaller, more digital, or disappearing completely. The result should be cheaper…

Article originally available on CNBC. The future of health care looks small and digital. Micro hospitals are emerging in some suburban and urban markets as a backup to community facilities — or in regions where there is not enough demand for full-sized hospitals. The facilities range from 15,000 to 60,000 square feet, substantially smaller than…

Article originally available on Becker's Hospital Review. As health systems seek to provide cost-effective care in appropriate settings, one avenue used is launching neighborhood hospitals. Neighborhood hospitals are primarily located around larger metropolitan areas, and provide a local option to patients in need of low-to-moderate acuity services. These facilities typically provide emergency and inpatient care…