Philadelphia-area seeing a boom in suburban healthcare facilities

Area is following the trend to send care access into the community


The Philadelphia-area is seeing a boom in suburban healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Philly.com website.

Health systems in the area are spending $700 million on outpatient centers in a bid to push their front doors into the community, the article said.

Since 2010, local health systems have opened a dozen specialty-care centers in Philadelphia's suburbs, and at least five more are in development.

This trend has brought with it an increasing tendency for tax-exempt systems to pay property taxes. They are lease buildings and, as the lessee, are forced to pay taxes.

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November 14, 2016


Topic Area: Industry News


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