Michael Cole, Managing Director and Healthcare Industry Leader of Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Advisory Group, shares with Chief Healthcare Executive that investors are interested in outpatient and home-based services and that he expects more health systems to acquire outpatient providers as they look to expand more services.

“Care has been moving away from the four walls of the hospital for years now. Hospitals have their place for acute procedures,” Cole said. “The outpatient model and care being delivered in a home-based setting is where we’re headed for sure.”

Trends to Watch

1. Outpatient and home care
2. Telehealth
3. Choice and value
4. Remote patient monitoring
5. Healthcare technology
6. Post-acute care
7. Hospital mergers

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