More Automation Is Coming to the Doctor’s Office

Patients visiting their primary care providers see considerable evidence of technology becoming more prevalent in the examination room. Doctors use laptop computers during visits; examination equipment is now digital and wi-fi connected; and office staffers communicate with patients by text or email.

Simone Healthcare Development has accommodated technology’s growing presence by building examination rooms with high-speed internet ports and increased electrical wiring for the new gear. Now the pandemic is accelerating other healthcare trends, particularly touchless tech and automation.

We’ve already seen hands-free technology at work with hand sanitizer stations and hand-washing sinks. The endless need to sanitize surfaces to avoid contagion has some medical providers asking their landlords to modify interior doors so that they will automatically open when someone approaches.

Illness screening protocols will require many of these automated doors to be connected to thermal sensors at entrances, where the devices will temperature check visitors before doors open. Medical office landlords should expect to install more thermal sensors as the technology becomes more affordable.

Medical office builders will also have to consider how they will build self-sanitizing examination or waiting rooms and which technologies—ultraviolet lights, ceiling misting systems or others—will work best for tomorrow’s medical practices.

Simone Healthcare Development’s architects are already incorporating into their designs the post-pandemic protocols that will become permanent, while allowing space flexibility to incorporate tomorrow’s demands.

2021-09-08T12:10:23-04:00April 7, 2021|

Joseph Simone of Simone Development Sees More Automation Coming to Doctors’ Offices

Patients visiting their primary care providers will see considerable evidence of technology becoming more prevalent in the examination room, according to Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. Simone said doctors use laptop computers during visits; examination equipment is now digital and wi-fi connected; and office staffers communicate with patients by text or email.

Simone Development, a leading developer of state-of-the-are healthcare facilities, has accommodated technology’s growing presence by building examination rooms with high-speed internet ports and increased electrical wiring for the new gear. Now the pandemic is accelerating other healthcare trends, particularly touchless tech and automation.

“We’ve already seen hands-free technology at work with hand sanitizer stations and hand-washing sinks. The endless need to sanitize surfaces to avoid contagion has some medical providers asking their landlords to modify interior doors so that they will automatically open when someone approaches,” said Joe Simone.

“Illness screening protocols will require many of these automated doors to be connected to thermal sensors at entrances, where the devices will temperature check visitors before doors open. Medical office landlords should expect to install more thermal sensors as the technology becomes more affordable,” Joseph Simone added.

Simone said medical office builders will also have to consider how they will build self-sanitizing examination or waiting rooms and which technologies—ultraviolet lights, ceiling misting systems or others—will work best for tomorrow’s medical practices.

Simone Development’s architects are already incorporating into their designs the post-pandemic protocols that will become permanent, while allowing space flexibility to incorporate tomorrow’s demands.

2021-09-08T12:04:33-04:00April 5, 2021|

Catholic Health Ambulatory & Urgent Care

Catholic Health Ambulatory & Urgent Care

2112 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY

Catholic Health Ambulatory & Urgent Care at Centereach is a new multispecialty care center featuring primary care and specialty services as well as walk-in urgent care. The new state-of-the-art center is part of Catholic Health’s growing network of multispecialty care centers, complete with diagnostic imaging, an on-site pharmacy, and a dedicated suite where Catholic Health’s gastroenterologists can perform endoscopy procedures in a safe, comfortable and convenient environment outside the hospital setting. Simone Development Companies acquired the 63,000 square-foot facility from Ocean State Job Lot, the largest closeout retailer in the Northeast, in 2022. Simone has invested into the redevelopment of the property and is leasing the new healthcare facility to Catholic Health. Ocean State Job Lot continues to own and operate a 36,000 square-foot store adjacent to Catholic Health. Simone Development designed a new exterior that is architecturally distinct from the adjacent retail use. It features a glass and limestone façade, a second entrance for urgent care, and a new glass canopy to provide a covered drop-off for patients.

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FOR LEASING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Josh Gopan
Vice President of Leasing

Jeremy Schwartz
Director of Leasing

2024-01-18T09:04:12-05:00April 1, 2021|

Joseph Simone of Simone Development Sees Pandemic Resulting in Remarkable Transformations in Healthcare Delivery

In one year of pandemic there have been remarkable transformations in healthcare delivery, according to Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies.

“Practices that were once on the periphery, such as telemedicine and touch-free check-in, have become routine even for many patients who might have resisted them in pre-pandemic times. At the same time, health providers were forced to quickly redesign layouts of their facilities because of new demands from social distancing,” said Joe Simone, whose company is a leading developer of healthcare facilities.

Post-pandemic, Simone expects most health providers to convert temporary social distancing measures into permanent policies. In the short term, social distancing reminders like floor markers and hand sanitizer stations will remain. “As health providers turn to longer-term and more expensive social-distance solutions, we’ll see an overhaul in waiting room design, as providers replace old furniture with seating that is easy to wipe and disinfect. Waiting rooms may also expand, as the need to accommodate safely distanced patients continues,” said Joe Simone.

“In future construction or renovations, we may see buildings with wider hallways or multiple, one-way hallways with doors or turnstiles that only permit one-way entry or exit. More examination rooms and waiting rooms will become negative pressure environments. The need for negative pressure will require enhanced ventilation systems with new air-filtering technologies,” Simone said. “We welcome this transformation in healthcare delivery because all patients deserve peace of mind when seeking essential care and preventive medicine,” he added.

2021-09-08T12:06:25-04:00March 26, 2021|

Joseph Simone of Simone Healthcare Development Participates in Forum on State of Healthcare Sector

Joseph Simone of Simone Healthcare Development recently participated as a panelist in a virtual forum featuring healthcare leaders on the state of the healthcare sector.

Simone, whose company is a leading developer of healthcare facilities, described how a consumer push to lower medical costs is causing a proliferation in out-patient services and medical procedures. An exploding aging population is also driving profound change. “Today there are 50 million people in the United States over the age of 65,” said Joe Simone. “In the next 10 years alone, the over 65 population is going to grow by 20 million people. We have to become more efficient and effective in treating this aging population,” he added.
He also discussed the trend toward the “bedless” hospital, such as the one that Simone built for Montefiore in the Bronx where a patient comes in for a procedure in the morning and leave the same day. “The strides in technology and healthcare now require a lot less patient recovery time,” he noted.

Simone said that today’s most important technology trend is how Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to transform how healthcare is delivered. He said AI will help increase productivity and the efficiency of care delivery and allow healthcare systems to provide more and better care to more people.

He also said the huge growth under way in biotech and life sciences will also have tremendous impact on healthcare and how it is delivered. Outpatient and urgent care facilities will continue to grow and so will the use of telemedicine. “Today healthcare is technically sick care. It is not really healthcare because we are treating people who are ill. In the future we are going to have true healthcare which is preventive care and creating a plan for each individual patient’s needs,” he said.

The forum, which was held March 10, is part of series of State of the Economy programs presented by the Business Council of Westchester.

2021-09-08T12:08:34-04:00March 11, 2021|

Joseph Simone of Simone Health Development Comments on Trends Transforming Healthcare

Joseph Simone of Simone Health Development recently participated as a panelist in a virtual forum featuring healthcare leaders discussing the state of the healthcare sector.

Simone, whose company is a leading developer of healthcare facilities, described how a consumer push to lower medical costs is causing a proliferation in out-patient services and medical procedures. An exploding aging population is also driving profound change. “Today there are 50 million people in the United States over the age of 65,” said Joe Simone. “In the next 10 years alone, the over 65 population is going to grow by 20 million people. We have to become more efficient and effective in treating this aging population,” he added.

He also discussed the trend toward the “bedless” hospital, such as the one that Simone Health built for Montefiore in the Bronx where a patient comes in for a procedure in the morning and leaves the same day. “The strides in technology and healthcare now require a lot less patient recovery time,” he noted.

Simone said that today’s most important technology trend is how Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform how healthcare is delivered. He said AI will help increase productivity and the efficiency of care delivery and allow healthcare systems to provide more and better care to more people.

Simone also said the huge growth under way in biotech and life sciences will have tremendous impact on healthcare. And he noted that outpatient and urgent care facilities will continue to grow and so will the use of telemedicine. “Today healthcare is technically sick care. It is not really healthcare because we are treating people who are ill. In the future we are going to have true healthcare which is preventive care and creating a plan for each individual patient’s needs,” he said.

The forum, which was held March 10, is part of series of State of the Economy programs presented by the Business Council of Westchester.

2021-09-08T12:11:49-04:00March 8, 2021|

Post-COVID Medical Delivery

In one year of pandemic we’ve seen remarkable transformations in health care delivery.

Practices that were once on the periphery, such as telemedicine and touch-free check-in, have become routine even for many patients who might have resisted them in pre-pandemic times. At the same time, health providers were forced to quickly redesign layouts of their facilities because of new demands from social distancing.

Post-pandemic, Simone Healthcare Development expects most health providers to convert temporary social distancing measures into permanent policies. In the short term, social distancing reminders like floor markers and hand sanitizer stations will remain. As health providers turn to longer-term and more expensive social-distance solutions, we’ll see an overhaul in waiting room design, as providers replace old furniture with seating that is easy to wipe and disinfect. Waiting rooms may also expand, as the need to accommodate safely distanced patients continues.

In future construction or renovations, we may see buildings with wider hallways or multiple, one-way hallways with doors or turnstiles that only permit one-way entry or exit. More examination rooms and waiting rooms will become negative pressure environments. The need for negative pressure will require enhanced ventilation systems with new air-filtering technologies.

Simone Healthcare Development welcomes this transformation in health care delivery because all patients deserve peace of mind when seeking essential care and preventive medicine.

2021-09-08T12:13:33-04:00March 7, 2021|

Boyce Thompson Center

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Boyce Thompson Center

1084, 1086, 1088 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY

The Boyce Thompson Center is an innovative mixed-use property featuring 85,000 square feet of medical, restaurant, and retail space. The center is a prototype for a consumer-driven retail model for healthcare emphasizing a mixed-use environment. Major healthcare tenants include St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Westmed Medical Group, Columbia Doctors, Mount Sinai Doctors, ENT and Allergy Associates, Motion PT, Metro Vein Centers and Riverside Dental Health. Retail tenants include Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Ultimate Spectacle, Family Wellness Pharmacy, The Taco Project, Starbucks, Executive Wine & Spirits, fresh&co, SoYo Nails, Enbu Asian Fusion, and Fortina Restaurant.

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FOR LEASING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Josh Gopan
Vice President of Leasing

Jeremy Schwartz
Director of Leasing

2023-12-13T15:15:28-05:00March 1, 2021|

Purchase Professional Park

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Purchase Professional Park

3000–3030 Westchester Ave, Purchase, NY

Located on Westchester Avenue in the heart of Westchester’s “Medical Mile” along I-287 in Purchase, Purchase Professional Park combines first-rate medical and office space, exceptional amenities and one of the most convenient office locations in the region. The park-like campus features four modern buildings (3000, 3010, 3020 and 3030 Westchester Avenue) totaling 220,000 square feet of Class A medical and office space. 3030 Westchester Avenue is an 85,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical building that is fully leased to Westmed Medical Group/Summit Health, a large multi-specialty group medical practice. Purchase Professional Park is a true suburban medical and office park offering the latest in corporate quality amenities and services, including: on-site café, fitness center, 24/7 building access with state-of-the-art camera security, landscaped courtyard with seating areas, on-site owner management and abundant complimentary parking. To further enhance the property and provide additional medical facilities, Simone Development Companies and partner Fareri Associates plan to construct in the property’s southeastern portion an additional 46,000 square-foot office building to be known as 3050 Westchester Avenue. In addition, a two-level parking garage will be created to accommodate the additional parking required on the western side of the property.

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FOR LEASING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Joanna Simone
President of Leasing and Property Management Operations

2023-12-13T15:11:10-05:00February 1, 2021|

Hutchinson Metro Center

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Hutchinson Metro Center

1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY

The Hutchinson Metro Center (HMC) is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the region with a stunning success story as a thriving medical/office community. The 42-acre campus includes more than 1.4 million square feet of Class A office and medical space, as well as retail space, dining, complimentary parking and a 125-room Marriott Residence Inn–the first business- and tourist-class hotel in the Bronx. Another first for the region is Montefiore Medical Center’s ambulatory care center, a “bedless hospital” representing an evolution of healthcare delivery that allows Montefiore to provide treatment and surgery without hospitalization. HMC is home to over 80 leading businesses, healthcare and educational institutions, and federal, state and city agencies, employing over 8,000 people. The beautifully landscaped suburban-style campus is conveniently located directly off the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Pelham Bay/Morris Park section of the Bronx. Plans call for connecting the campus directly to the new Morris Park Metro-North station.

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Hutchinson Metro Center Atrium

1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY

Located within the 42 acre Hutchinson Metro Center complex in the Bronx, the 360,000 square-foot complex features three floors of state-of-the-art Class A medical and office space as well as retail and restaurants. Medical practices have access to a large and growing patient base with four major hospitals less than one mile away. Tenants include Fresenius, Hanger Clinic, Parkchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, and Montefiore. There is also an LA Fitness, Dunkin’, Chipotle, A-Z Nutrition & Smoothies and a 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The architecturally distinctive building features a soaring glass atrium and lobby and is set in a landscaped suburban-style campus setting. Abundant parking for more than 1,100 vehicles is provided on-site.

Montefiore Ambulatory Care Center

1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY

The concept of ambulatory care is taken to new heights with this 280,000 square-foot “bedless hospital” custom designed for Montefiore Medical Center. Located at the Hutchinson Metro Center campus, the 11 story tower includes 12 operating rooms and four procedure rooms, an advanced imaging center, onsite laboratory services and pharmacy, as well as new primary and specialty care practices. From the moment you enter the elegantly designed lobby, you sense a healing environment that provides patients with a positive experience while offering an array of medical services in a central location including primary and specialty care visits, diagnostic imaging and surgery. The interdisciplinary approach to care allows for stronger, easier collaborations and referrals.

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FOR LEASING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Josh Gopan
Vice President of Leasing

Jeremy Schwartz
Director of Leasing

2024-01-18T09:10:53-05:00January 1, 2021|
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