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.
May 1, 2017
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