With stricter eligibility requirements for government-funded health insurance programs like Medicaid and the ACA marketplace, the OBBB may drive demand for MOBs and ambulatory surgery centers. However, its provisions may disproportionately impact rural hospitals and community health centers.
Heritage Regional Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, non-profit acute care, is scheduled to break ground in early 2026 and expected to open its doors in early 2028.
According to industry reports, new completions will fall short by about 1 million square feet compared to the 10-year average of 11 million square feet. This supply decline is likely to boost demand and pricing, though effects will vary by market.
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