This article concludes Dr. Robert Pearl's four-part series “Saving America’s Hospitals,” which examined the lagging performance and economic failings of inpatient facilities. With soaring costs, eroding margins and mounting pressure from competing providers, the American hospital industry is on life support. Combining all three hospitals into one facility would lower unit costs considerably while increasing the quality of care, which brings us to step two of this radical solution. Bracing For Resistance, Implementing ChangeI recognize that this four-part solution would radically disrupt the hospital industry. The first step will be closing and consolidating hospitals to increase volume, maximize clinical expertise and improve operational performance.

Source: Forbes March 29, 2018 13:30 UTC