MBRE Healthcare Breaks Ground In Colorado Springs For Orthopedic-Focused MOB for UCHealth

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MBRE Healthcare, the nation’s largest private owner of healthcare properties, broke ground Aug. 21 for Grandview Medical Center, a 65,000-square-foot medical office building (MOB) on the UCHealth medical campus in northern Colorado Springs.

Slated to open in late 2020, the new, three-story sports medicine and orthopedic-focused MOB at 5818 N. Nevada Ave. will be a critical part of the full-service health campus it will share with Grandview Hospital.

Grandview Medical Center will offer sports medicine-focused primary care, advanced orthopedics imaging, a physical therapy clinic and a 7,500-square-foot rehabilitation gym. In addition, the state-of-the-art treatment patients will receive will be bolstered by a strong research partnership with University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedics.

“MBRE Healthcare is proud to help bring this incredible resource, one that provides such a critical service with sports medicine and orthopedic patients of all ages and stages in southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region,” says President Peter Westmeyer. “It’s another example of the way MBRE Healthcare helps top providers like UCHealth to deliver outstanding healthcare services in quality settings.”

“The addition of the Grandview Medical Center will enable our patients to receive a coordinated, patient-centric experience at a single location that includes primary and specialty care, advanced imaging capabilities, and therapy services,” says Andrew Ritchie, chief administrative officer for Grandview Hospital. “We are also opening an imaging center that will have the latest capabilities, including DEXA scans that measure bone health and bone density. The center also will have a weight-bearing CT machine, a relatively new technology that is important for diagnosing foot and ankle concerns.”

The 22-bed Grandview Hospital, which was also developed by MBRE Healthcare for UCHealth, was warmly welcomed by the community when it opened in late 2016 and patient volumes have far exceeded expectations. The hospital and the site of the future Grandview Medical Center offer convenient access to U.S. Interstate 25 and are in close proximity to the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus and University Village Shopping Center. Additionally, as the Grandview name implies, the campus affords beautiful views of majestic Pikes Peak.

Grandview Medical Center is being developed and will be owned by Chicago-based MBRE Healthcare, and will be leased and operated by UCHealth. The project development team also includes BSA LifeStructures architects, Drexel Barrell & Co. engineers and Hensel Phelps general contractors.

 

 

5 Factors Shaping Healthcare Facility Construction In U.S.

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Healthcare facility construction can be influenced by a number of things, ranging from development costs to the level of potential patient comfort.

Healthcare architecture firms, Simone Health, implements their knowledge surrounding the development of healthcare facilities to share 5 factors shaping US healthcare facility construction.

1. Integrated Approach: Need for Multi-Use Facilities

Multi-use facilities are becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare community because of their ability to offer more flexible and personalized patient care. The importance of quality patient care has become more prioritized and some small-scale centers offer a level of care, comfort and convenience that is missing when it comes to major healthcare facilities

2. Increase Technology:  Must be Used to Its Full Potential

The implementation of increased health IT resources can drastically improve the quality of care that is delivered by health experts. When constructing healthcare facilities, updated technology must be used to its full potential. Providing accurate patient records in a shorter amount of time allows doctors to better understand patient needs and can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment.

3. Sustainability

Healthcare facilities use large amounts of energy and resources in order to maintain function and operate smoothly. The construction of healthcare facilities that keep maintainable and green options in mind promotes cost-savings, sustainability, and long-term value.

4. Costs

Healthcare facility construction is driven by costs and cost-saving techniques. The right approach when it comes to the planning and design of a healthcare facility can lower the overall costs of construction. Decisions such as the prefabrication of buildings is essential for producing a cost-effective building design.

5. Modular & Prefab Options: Help Plan for Growth

Modular construction options consist of using repeated prefabricated structures. The pieces are constructed remotely and then assembled on-site, using a factory-like manufacturing technique to make the sections of the building in half the normal time. Modular and prefabricated buildings also offer an extremely cost-effective option for construction that will ultimately promote a plan for facility growth.

 

Source: PR Newswire

This Will Impact Florida Healthcare For Years To Come

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Advancements in technology, changes in legislation and the expansion of ambulatory care are changing the face of healthcare across the U.S.

Florida’s healthcare industry is experiencing a major shift as real estate prices rise and proposals for new facilities continue to pop up since the elimination of the Certificate of Need rules. Healthcare industry leaders will discuss these issues at Bisnow’s upcoming South Florida Healthcare Real Estate Event on Aug. 8.

As of July 1, Florida healthcare facilities are no longer required to obtain a Certificate of Need from the state before beginning construction. Jackson Health System Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Don Steigman says he has already seen the impact on construction.

“There has already been a plethora of planned expansion in the ambulatory arena,” Steigman said. “Hospitals, physician practice groups and other healthcare providers have begun placing a greater emphasis on the outpatient side of care, giving communities access to free-standing emergency rooms, urgent care centers and group practices.”

Bisnow spoke to Steigman to learn more about what this change means for the future of healthcare in Florida and to get a preview of what he will be speaking about at Bisnow’s South Florida Healthcare Real Estate event.

Bisnow: Why is Bisnow’s upcoming South Florida Healthcare Real Estate event so important to you and what will you be speaking about?

Don Steigman: Since the elimination of the Certificate of Need rules, hospitals can be opened in Florida without the state having to approve the need for new hospitals. These healthcare facilities will still go through a licensing process, but they won’t have to prove that there’s a need in a community to build a facility.  This is a huge change that will impact the landscape of healthcare real estate in Florida for years to come.

Bisnow: Can you tell me a bit about what you do at Jackson Health System?

Steigman: I’m the chief operating officer for Jackson Health System. I’m responsible for the day-to-day operations of our hospitals, support services and ambulatory services, including our outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. Additionally, I’m responsible for the strategic growth of our operations.

Bisnow: What is the most pressing issue currently impacting healthcare real estate in South Florida?

Steigman: Right now, I believe it’s the challenges that come with aligning the real estate values in South Florida with the income that will be produced by these new healthcare enterprises. There are tremendous economic pressures placed on healthcare facilities and these pressures, combined with rising real estate value in South Florida, are limiting the feasibility of some proposed new healthcare projects.  On a more positive note, the healthcare real estate market is growing throughout all of Florida and I believe there will be many opportunities for new ambulatory healthcare facilities to open in cities across the state.

Bisnow: Outside of your work, what are you most passionate about?

Steigman: When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, running and going on hikes. I’m also on the board of my local chapter of The Liver Foundation.

 

Source: Bisnow