In healthcare, comparisons between brick-and-mortar and mobile-based care has prompted discussions as to which approach is most effective. Built facilities provide a stable and familiar foundation of care, but on the other hand, mobile clinic solutions have often shown greater flexibility and reach into the community. As far as care delivery is concerned, it is not a question of one approach over the other that will lead to an evolution in healthcare; it is in the effectiveness of utilizing both strategies concurrently.
“Brick-and-Mobile” is an approach that takes the strength of a traditional healthcare setting and employs the unique capabilities of mobile clinics to expand the reach of providers. This system creates a hybrid solution to address care access issues, rebuild patient trust, and improve overall wellness.
By implementing a mobile clinic strategy as part of the traditional delivery of care, it equips providers and their patients with a new shared setting option. From urban settings, where denser populations can experience shortages of care – to rural areas where some must travel far for advanced care, ‘brick-and-mobile’ clinics offer a flexible and convenient alternative.
During the pandemic, both young and old patients with chronic conditions did not receive complete or proper care. Mobile clinics – coordinated with recurring visits into more communities – are poised to fill that gap with responsive medical and communications capabilities. As we look ahead to the future of care delivery, it is a timely opportunity for today’s healthcare innovators to adopt the use of mobile clinics to provide care and wellness to all those who could benefit.
About OnRequest
Founded in 2020, OnRequest (ONR) activates the mobile clinic strategy for medical providers, health systems, civic partners, and healthcare innovators who seek to advance the delivery of primary and specialist care into more communities. Based in Louisville, KY, ONR brings together the best of in-person clinical practices, technical advancements, and virtual encounters via telehealth – to serve as an effective link between brick-and-mortar facilities and their local and regional communities. ONR provides mobile clinics, logistics, drivers, and full vehicle support for its partners and healthcare providers. For more information, to schedule an onsite demonstration, or book a visit in your area – visit https://mobile.clinic/roadmap