3 reasons why hospitals are using former malls for outpatient clinics

Outpatient services once found on the hospital campus are increasingly popping up in the shopping mall, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Here are three reasons why health systems — such Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center and UCLA Health in Los Angeles — are expanding some of their outpatient services into former retail spaces.

  1. Accessibility is key when it comes to bringing healthcare facilities to malls, as these malls are often located right along major highways and offer ample parking.
  2. The physical space that former retail locations offer is unmatched and the ground floor of shopping malls has the structural support to easily hold heavy medical equipment.
  3. Proximity to other retailers creates a patient experience that is more comprehensive than traditional hospitals.

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