[Article] Local Governments Building Their Own "Hospitals"

It might be different if it were private, but building them through the public sector is really not the way to go..
These things have the lowest efficiency
and become continuous "tax-eating hippos" (money pits).
The initial construction cost is just pocket change.
‌Deepening gaps in pediatric care… Local governments building their own "hospitals" DailyMedi Amid growing concerns over recent gaps in pediatric emergency and inpatient care, local governments are rolling up their sleeves to expand pediatric medical infrastructure. In particular, it is noteworthy that there is a growing movement to go beyond merely reinforcing the pediatric care capabilities of existing public hospitals and instead construct separate children's hospitals dedicated to treating pediatric patients. Due to the shortage of pediatric medical staff, emergency and inpatient care is becoming difficult, and depending on the region, it is becoming necessary to travel to other areas…
Deepening gaps in pediatric care… Local governments building their own "hospitals"
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