Back to the basics. Number of general hospitals grows for the first time in years despite slim margins, lagging reimbursements and a tight market
Romano, M.
Modern Healthcare 34(2): 6-7 12 1
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480 PMID: 14959624 Document Number: 580400
After slipping 16.5% in the past quarter-century, the number of community hospitals is on the rise despite slim margins, lagging reimbursements and a tight capital market. Growth is spurred by the attractive demographics of fast-growing suburban areas, changing consumer tastes and the lure of big business from baby boomers and the elderly. One new facility is Florida Hospital-Flagler, left.