HealthLeaders published a feature on Joel Press, MD, physician-in-chief at HSS, highlighting his perspective on winning strategies for expanding medical services.

Supporting strategic growth is one of Dr. Press' top priorities. When a health system or hospital considers launching a new service, it is essential to assess the supply and demand for the service in the organization’s market.

“You need to look at the demographics in your service area to determine whether there are patients who need and want a new service or facility,” Dr. Press said. “Like many institutions, HSS was originally one building and patients would have to come to us, sometimes over long distances. As we have built out a tri-state strategy, we have made it more convenient for patients to get to us.”

Read the full article at healthleadersmedia.com.