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Industry·May 28, 2026
Health Care Construction Costs Level Out as Regional Growth Patterns Diverge
Recent market analysis shows health care GDP growth over the past decade has been strongest in the West Coast and Southeast regions, while the Midwest and Northeast (except New York) lag behind. Medical office building rental rates in Florida, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina metros have significantly outperformed other markets. Health care construction costs, which had risen sharply in recent years, are now leveling out according to industry data.
Why it matters for managed care
Regional market dynamics affect Medicaid managed care organizations' network development strategies, facility lease negotiations, and capital planning in high-growth versus stagnant markets.
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