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## Why ambulatory real estate strategy can no longer be deferred

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Health systems are facing a convergence of rising outpatient demand and tightening margins, forcing real estate decisions into the strategic spotlight.

At the same time, limited construction and 92.7 percent occupancy rates are tightening supply. Delayed decisions can result in lost market share, especially as private equity-backed groups and competitors move aggressively into high-growth specialties.

This report outlines how health system leaders are addressing these challenges through a structured, data-informed approach to real estate planning.

**Key insights include:**

- How to align real estate investments with high-growth outpatient service lines
- Strategies to optimize portfolio performance and improve space utilization
- Approaches to site selection based on consumer demand and access patterns  
   

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