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The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by a quarter-point and projected it would do so twice more this year. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited labor market constraints as a primary driver for the cut. Cleveland Clinic sold 24 outpatient facilities in a $350M sale-leaseback transaction. Twenty of the properties are located... READ MORE

While institutional investor groups are a major acquirer of medical outpatient buildings (MOBs), the past 18 months have seen a surge in “reverse monetizations” where hospitals and health systems are buying (or buying back) such buildings. Hospitals purchased $2.8B worth of MOBs in 2024 and $761M in 1H 2025, accounting for about 23 percent... READ MORE

According to CBRE, medical outpatient building (MOB) transaction volume increased 32% in Q2 with $2.2 billion in investments. Phoenix was the top market in terms of investment volume, followed by Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The average MOB cap rate was 7.4%. The average sale price per square foot was $277, which is 40%... READ MORE

The North Carolina Medical Facilities Plan has identified a need for 267 more hospital beds in Wake County, NC. Duke Health, Novant Health, UNC Health and WakeMed have all filed proposals for projects in the area. Children’s hospitals are performing well today, but experts believe Medicaid cuts that go into effect next year could... READ MORE

A joint venture among MUSC, McLeod Health, Hope Health and Francis Marion University, along with the State of South Carolina, opened a behavioral health facility in Florence, South Carolina, to expand mental health services and replace an outdated facility. The $123M facility includes 63 inpatient beds. AdventHealth purchased a 35,000-square-foot medical office building in... READ MORE

This week, we’re taking a break from our usual briefing format to spotlight 10 key trends currently influencing the hospital real estate market. From pediatric hospital expansions to adaptive reuse projects, these developments are shaping strategies nationwide. If there’s a trend you’re seeing that’s not on our list, we’d love to hear from you.... READ MORE

The county approved a proposed purchase by University Health (San Antonio, TX) of the former Christus Santa Rosa Hospital campus for $71M. The 45-acre site also includes two MOBs, a parking structure and a solar farm. The buyer plans to spend $20M to renovate the hospital. CMS Administrator Oz said applications for the agency’s... READ MORE

UPMC and GoHealth have announced the opening of 81 urgent care centers, including 33 in the Pittsburgh area. The primary purpose of these centers is to enable patients to receive care for non-life-threatening conditions, but they can serve as an initial access point for those with more serious conditions. Novant Health is planning to... READ MORE

A recent article highlighted the resilience of health care mergers and acquisitions in 2025. While volumes are lower than in 2024, transaction volume is nearly double pre-pandemic levels. Behavioral health and home health/hospice remain the top targets for deals. UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus have developed a prototype... READ MORE

New inflation data shows that the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in June, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%. Inflation has been slowly rising due to tariff concerns. Apparel and home furnishing prices have increased, while vehicle prices are down. Florida passed legislation phasing out the state’s sales tax on commercial... READ MORE