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Healthcare technology expert Doug King and Cohesion CEO and Co-Founder Thru Shivakumar write about how smart building technology is transforming hospitals and healthcare in the latest issue of Buildings magazine:
While most modern buildings feature some kind of connective technology, developers, owners, and tenants are increasingly gravitating toward buildings that seamlessly integrate many kinds of technology with a central building operating system from which every function can be monitored and controlled, such as a building management system. A recent survey by building management solutions company Toggled revealed that 78% of businesses have embraced these so-called holistic “smart building” solutions.
Most facilities that have adopted this technology so far have been in the multifamily and office sectors, but healthcare stakeholders are beginning to take notice. According to an analysis by Coherent MarketInsights, the global hospital market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 21% from 2023 to 2030, and the impacts of smart building technology—including reduced costs, enhanced operational efficiency, enhanced patient outcomes, and improved equipment performance—are amplified in the high-stakes world of healthcare.
What kind of influence could the utilization of smart technology have on the healthcare sector? Smart building technologies can transform how hospitals and other medical buildings operate, improving services for both patients and staff. Additionally, in a landscape where patients have choices on where to seek treatment, staff experience and happiness are crucial for driving patient satisfaction.
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