Serving Brand Quality Ambulatory Facilities at Reasonable Costs in Rural Markets
When health systems pursue leased space or face lease renewals in rural markets, landlords typically have the upper hand due to limited inventory. To counteract this imbalance, tenants must create leverage where little naturally exists.
Health systems are tasked with the difficult job of delivering affordable care to rural communities. Due to escalating input costs, underutilization by potential patients, and reimbursement disparities (among other factors), it is extremely challenging to control expenses and sustainably provide healthcare services in rural settings. Since real estate represents one of the largest fixed costs that health systems must plan for—often comprising 10-15% of operational budgets—
