Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you understand our services and how we can support your project.
1. What kind of work does Medigence Global actually do?
We work closely with healthcare providers to plan, design, and optimize hospitals. This includes everything from early-stage feasibility and space planning to improving operational efficiency in existing facilities.
2. Do you work with new hospitals or only existing ones?
Both. We support greenfield projects right from the concept stage, and we also help existing hospitals improve layouts, workflows, and patient experience.
3. What exactly does “hospital planning” cover beyond just architecture?
Hospital planning is not only about drawings and layouts. True hospital planning focuses on how the facility actually functions day to day, how different departments interact with each other. It’s a combination of clinical workflow, medical equipment integration, and operational efficiency. If the flow isn’t right, even the best design won’t deliver results.
4. Why should we invest in a feasibility study before starting the project?
A hospital is one of the most capital-intensive investments and getting the fundamentals wrong can be costly. Feasibility study evaluates demand, competition, disease patterns, and financial viability. More importantly, it gives clarity on which specialties will drive revenue and which ones are essential for community care. It’s a practical roadmap that helps make informed decisions and protect your investment.
5. How do you manage medical equipment planning without overspending?
Medical equipment planning is often where budgets can spiral if not handled carefully. Buying too early can lead to outdated technology by the time the hospital is operational. Waiting too long can create structural or technical limitations.
We follow a staged approach. The hospital is designed to accommodate advanced equipment from the beginning, including all technical requirements. However, procurement is timed closer to project completion so you can invest in the latest technology, better pricing, and stronger service support.
6. Can we achieve NABH or JCI standards without significantly increasing costs?
Yes, but only if these standards are considered from the very beginning. When compliance is built into the initial design, it becomes part of the system rather than an afterthought.
Trying to upgrade an existing or partially built hospital to meet accreditation requirements often leads to expensive changes—like modifying corridor widths or relocating critical infrastructure.
7. We already have an architect. Why would we need a healthcare consultant?
Architects bring valuable expertise in design and structure, but hospital projects require a deep understanding of clinical operations as well who acts as the link between medical teams and the design team. We ensure that the spaces being created actually support real-world usage—whether it’s the placement of medical gas outlets, workflow efficiency in critical care units, or staff usability during long shifts.
This collaboration helps ensure that the final outcome is not just visually appealing, but also highly functional.
8. How do you future-proof a hospital in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment?
The key to future-proofing is flexibility.
We design hospitals with adaptable spaces that can evolve over time. This often involves planning “soft spaces” like administrative areas next to “hard clinical zones” such as imaging or operating theatres.
As needs change—whether due to technology upgrades or increased patient demand—these spaces can be repurposed without major disruption. The idea is to create a facility that works for today while remaining adaptable for the next 10–15 years.
9. How is your advice different from a typical consultancy?
Our approach is grounded in both healthcare operations and architectural thinking. That means we don’t just suggest ideas—we design solutions that actually work on the ground, for doctors, staff, and patients.
10. Do you follow any specific regulations or standards?
Yes, all our work aligns with standard planning and safety guidelines, NABH/JCI for Hospitals and NMC /NABH for medical college campuses.
11. How do you make sure your recommendations are unbiased?
We keep a clear separation between our consulting work and any external influence. We don’t accept sponsorships or third-party funding that could affect our recommendations.
12. Can your team help during the construction phase as well?
Yes, we often stay involved beyond planning—working with contractors, vendors and hospital teams to ensure the design intent is executed correctly.
13. Do you take on projects outside Gujarat or India?
Yes, we work across India and also support international projects depending on the scope and requirements.