Patient demand is rising: Four findings for the decade that require action now

The 2025 Impact of Change® Forecast by Sg2, a Vizient company, anticipates a rise in patient demand over the next decade that will necessitate shifts in the sites of care delivery. Look for inpatient (IP) utilization spikes, outpatient (OP) volume surges, and consumerism to drive demand for more convenient access to care. 


The common thread is more complex patients, increased capacity pressure, and bigger stakes. Still, healthcare systems can act now by adopting an ambulatory-first strategy, implementing sustainable capacity planning, or reimagining their workforce models. 


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