by HCD Guest Author | Oct 31, 2011 | News
Maybe it's the Halloween vibe in the air over the last few weeks, but here at HEALTHCARE DESIGN, we've noticed an odd trend of late. For some reason, several blog posts and feature stories dated a year ago (or more!) have been garnering fresh, new...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 31, 2011 | News
KLMK Group Inc. has recently undergone a corporate reorganization. At the end of last year, the firm joined forces with Azalea Capital to leverage internal resources, strengthen its service platform, and expand its geographic footprint.The new internal structure will...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 28, 2011 | News
At a session entitled "Raising the Bar in the Healthcare Sector: Diagnosing What's Next" at the recent Greenbuild 2011 conference in Toronto, I witnessed a healthy amount of good-natured jabbing between two of the panelists over what was and what was not...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 26, 2011 | News
Areas of the world that were once considered remote have become thriving centers of global economic development. The dramatic financial growth of these nations, and an increased awareness of the consumer market, has created a driving demand by developing nations to...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 25, 2011 | News
On opposite sides of the globe, two pediatric health institutions, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston and New Century International Children’s Hospital (NCICH) in Beijing, each decided to venture into uncharted territory by offering healthcare services...
by HCD Guest Author | Oct 25, 2011 | News
In my last post, I discussed how healthcare designers can position themselves as strategic advisors to clients in a changing healthcare environment. Owners will continue to look for ways to lower costs while improving outcomes through new technology and delivery...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 24, 2011 | Trends
As research continues to improve our understanding of human wellness, more building professionals are embracing the use of design elements to create sustainable medical structures and enhance the well-being of both patients and staff. LEED for Healthcare—the latest...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 21, 2011 | Trends
Over the past few years, the province of Alberta, Canada, has seen a dramatic increase in healthcare construction and a radical restructuring of its healthcare system. In early 2000, numerous healthcare capital projects were approved and additional projects have...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 21, 2011 | News
The Indian healthcare industry is expected to grow to $79 billion in 2012 from $40 billion in 2010. This number will increase to $230 billion by 2020. This exciting growth responds to various demographic and economic trends, including an increasing population, rise in...
by Jennifer Silvis | Oct 19, 2011 | News
Earlier this month, Merritt Hawkins, a physician search and consulting firm, released its 2011 Survey of Final-Year Medical Residents, which shed light on some of physicians’ concerns and expectations upon entering the job market.Among the key findings shared in...
