The healthcare industry is shifting its spending focus from health information technology to construction
The healthcare industry is shifting its spending focus from health information technology to construction, according to an article on the Construction Dive website.
Much of the focus is on outpatient services and freestanding emergency departments
The activity is addressing a rise in specialty services. Rural hospitals dealing with older populations are building skilled nursing facilities
Suburban providers are responding to a demand for freestanding emergency departments, the article said.
July 31, 2015
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