July 3, 2024

4 Takeaways on Coming Shift in Health Services Demand

The coming decade will present significant challenges for hospitals and health systems as they strive to meet a shifting demand for services. The evolving landscape will be led by an aging population, increased incidence of chronic disease and a higher demand for mental health services — all of which will cause inpatient and outpatient volumes to rise, notes the Sg2 2024 Impact of Change report.

Source: American Hospital Association