Resilient Healthcare Facilities in a Post-COVID World

Even before the pandemic, the industry was in the midst of transformation. “Now, care providers make money by keeping patients out of hospital beds, not in hospital beds, and administrators must adapt to this new reality,” says LPA Director of Healthcare Muhsin Lihony.

Providers are facing a dramatic move toward virtual visits and telemedicine, with Medicaid and Medicare adjusting reimbursement policies to include telehealth and remote access.

For any healthcare provider, it is essential to develop strategies for creating facilities that are adaptable and resilient to the changing times. At every step of the planning and building process, opportunities exist to develop facilities that will work more efficiently and last longer. A few core principles can guide the process.