Healthcare real estate is getting squeezed: higher-for-longer interest rates, rising construction and labor costs, and persistent policy uncertainty are slowing new development at the exact moment outpatient demand is surging. The numbers tell the story. Net absorption has outpaced supply by 19 million square feet, and outpatient building occupancy is sitting near historic highs, pushing rents up sharply for new product especially. Buxton by Audiense’s Real Estate Outlook report unpacks what’s driving the shift and what market planning, strategy, and real estate leaders should do about it. Inside, you’ll find: Macroeconomic and capital factors affecting expansion decisions Industry trends that influence how and where care is delivered Geographic markets where unmet patient demand may signal expansion opportunity There’s a tactical layer here, too: Buxton by Audiense’s exclusive, proprietary market rankings also pinpoint underserved opportunities across oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, and primary care. The report concludes with advice on how to respond when making growth plans. Industry trends, gap indices, tactical checklists — it’s all inside. Get your copy.
