Healthcare Design magazine's managing editor, Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, discusses the results of the magazine's annual Design Showcase judging
When Healthcare Design magazine's managing editor, Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, listened to the process of the magazine's annual Design Showcase judging, she noticed that while yesterday's healthcare design innovation had now become common, it was not apparent what the next "big thing" would be. In a recent blog, she suggests it may be building environments that support care delivery initiatives, from telemedicine to better patient engagement.
June 6, 2014
Topic Area: Interior Design
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