Focus: Renovation

Top healthcare facility renovation pain points

The project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care


There are five top pain points in a healthcare facility renovation project, according to an article on the DotMed website.

Many facilities are repurposing existing spaces and replacing outdated equipment to accommodate the new value-based health care model. 

But, the project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care.

The first pain point can be product selection and purchasing. While the most expensive option may be appropriate for a major surgery center, it likely isn’t the right fit for a two-doctor primary care office, the article said.

Read the article.



June 11, 2020


Topic Area: Renovations


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