An in-house referral network
Having multiple specialties under the same roof allows physicians to refer patients without having to send them halfway through the city. If a general practitioner has a patient who comes in for chest pain, they can just escort them next door to see the cardiologist. Referrals (and revenue) thus remain in-house and become a faster and more efficient experience for the patient. It also provides a steady influx of new patients for each practitioner in the center.

Increased efficiency of operation

Practicing in a shared facility has tangible benefits in the form of coordinated scheduling systems, a shared front desk staff, and centralized medical records. It minimizes downtime and simplifies routine procedures. Physicians spend less time dealing with paperwork and logistics and more time treating patients — and it benefits all parties involved.

Increased provider collaboration
Being close together allows true collaboration. Specialists can jump between each other’s offices to review a case, modify a treatment plan, or consult on what's next. A physical therapist and a surgeon can directly plan a patient’s post-op rehab together, for instance. Such face-to-face interaction creates more holistic, integrated care.

Faster care and happier patients
Patients appreciate the convenience of having multiple appointments taken care of at once — and they will be more likely to follow through on care when it's so easy. That diminishes no-shows and follow-up failures. The practice benefits from higher patient volume without compromising on quality and the capacity for same-day consultations between differing specialists expedites diagnoses and treatments and results in better outcomes and happier patients.

A scalable model for modern healthcare delivery
As the healthcare landscape evolves, one-stop-shop medical facilities are emerging as a scalable solution to meet contemporary needs. These integrated outpatient hubs align perfectly with the demands of an older, busier, and more cost-conscious population. They bring care closer to where patients live, expanding access and convenience in a way that traditional hospital-centric models cannot easily do. Crucially, one-stop facilities also advance broader healthcare goals: Improving outcomes and patient experience while controlling costs.

Paving the way for accessible, affordable healthcare
As America's population ages and healthcare requirements shift, one-stop-shop medical facilities are a step toward progress — bringing convenience, cost savings, and enhanced patient and provider performance. Investment in affordable, outpatient hubs is more than a smart step — it's a step toward a more efficient, effective, and sustainable healthcare future.


About the author: Ben Reinberg, CEO of the Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, a commercial real estate investing company with a strong emphasis on medical properties. Ben’s company is on the frontlines of managing large transactions for commercial buildings with a portfolio valued at more than $500 Million. Ben and his team specialize in driving investments in industrial, warehousing, medical, retail properties, offices and multifamily housing in major markets across the United States. He is author of the book Hard Money and Hard Assets for Hard Times.

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