Major shifts in healthcare are forcing hospitals to adapt rapidly, Dr. Jonathan C. Sague, CEO for University Hospitals East Market, told a large crowd at the March 17 Middlefield Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Major shifts in healthcare are forcing hospitals to adapt rapidly, Dr. Jonathan C. Sague, CEO for University Hospitals East Market, told a large crowd at the March 17 Middlefield Chamber of Commerce luncheon. More patients want to spend less time in hospitals, and advances in medical science are making that possible, he said, noting that outpatient care and short-term observation programs often help shorten hospital stays. Patients are also shopping for the best facility covered by their insurance and researching costs before making decisions, Sague said. They study procedures online and, with new technologies, expect faster recoveries and better outcomes....
