{"id":1004691774,"date":"2025-12-02T02:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T10:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004691774"},"modified":"2025-12-19T08:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:52:47","slug":"medical-office-real-estate-trends-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/medical-office-real-estate-trends-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Ahead for Medical Office in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The past year in commercial real estate was marked by continued volatility: from shifting policy and tariff pressures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/rics-monitor-global-cre-markets-move-at-different-speeds\/\">broader economic uncertainty<\/a>. While the medical outpatient sector has not been entirely immune, medical office buildings have once again demonstrated why they\u2019re considered one of the industry\u2019s most stable asset classes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a24a65a36a06&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004779358\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/why-the-medical-outpatient-sector-is-poised-for-growth-in-2025\/west-end-clinic-zakara-photography-hires-image-39-extended\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/West-End-Clinic-\u00a9-Zakara-Photography-HiRes-Image-39-extended-e1764162010730.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Zachary Grosfield&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D850&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1690939987&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright Zakara Enterprise, Limited Liability Company&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;45&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"West End Clinic &#8211; \u00a9 Zakara Photography &#8211; HiRes &#8211; Image 39-extended\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image provided via email through PMB PR source&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Experts predict a steady performance and selective growth for the medical outpatient sector in the upcoming year. Image by Zakara Photography, courtesy of PMB&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/West-End-Clinic-\u00a9-Zakara-Photography-HiRes-Image-39-extended-e1764162010730.jpg?w=1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/West-End-Clinic-\u00a9-Zakara-Photography-HiRes-Image-39-extended.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior shot of West End Clinic, a medical office building in Billings, Mont., developed by PMB\" class=\"wp-image-1004779358\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The West End Clinic in Billings, Mont., is a two-story, 63,000-square-foot medical office building developed by PMB and Intermountain Healthcare. <em>Image by Zakara Photography, courtesy of PMB<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>High occupancy levels and strong tenant retention remain hallmarks of the MOB sector, and a restrained construction pipeline has helped support rent growth. But the most powerful force sustaining demand is demographic: an aging population that increasingly relies on outpatient care. Baby Boomers now account for a significant and growing share of patients. From 2023 to 2024, the U.S. population age 65 and over rose by 3.1 percent, while the population under 18 declined by 0.2 percent, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2025\/older-adults-outnumber-children.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Census data<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These long-term trends will continue to drive outpatient utilization, helping insulate MOB fundamentals from broader economic volatility. Greater clarity around federal policy and the timing of rate cuts would meaningfully improve investor confidence, paving the way for more active deal-making in 2026 and a gradual\u2014but selective\u2014return of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-the-stage-for-next-year\">Setting the stage for next year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical office sector outperformed in 2025 as investors gravitated toward its steady returns and durable cash flows. This asset class &#8220;continues to offer revenue opportunities not seen in many other property types,&#8221; according to Shawn Janus, national director at Colliers, who noted that private equity partnerships with provider practices and health systems have further strengthened confidence in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/20240409_PMB_Helen_Caloggero_Center_0001_HiRes-2-Extend-Right-edited.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1004779361\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/20240409_pmb_helen_caloggero_center_0001_hires-2-extend-right-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/20240409_PMB_Helen_Caloggero_Center_0001_HiRes-2-Extend-Right-edited-e1764162065109.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Caleb Tkach, AIAP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1712717295&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Images are registered with Library of Congress Copyright Office&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20240409_PMB_Helen_Caloggero_Center_0001_HiRes-2-Extend Right\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image received by email, through PMB PR representative&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;PMB, in partnership with Providence St. Joseph Hospital, opened the 137,000-square-foot Helen Caloggero Women\u2019s and Family Center back in April 2024. Image by Caleb Tkach, courtesy of PMB&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/20240409_PMB_Helen_Caloggero_Center_0001_HiRes-2-Extend-Right-edited-e1764162065109.jpg?w=1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/20240409_PMB_Helen_Caloggero_Center_0001_HiRes-2-Extend-Right-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior shot of the 137,000-square-foot Helen Caloggero Women\u2019s and Family Center, developed by PMB\" class=\"wp-image-1004779361\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PMB, in partnership with Providence St. Joseph Hospital, opened the 137,000-square-foot Helen Caloggero Women\u2019s and Family Center in Orange, Calif., back in April 2024. <em>Image by Caleb Tkach, courtesy of PMB<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Macroeconomic pressures and shifting policies have had only a limited effect on demand. &#8220;Despite so many headwinds, we continue to see really significant growth,\u201d said Sandy Romero, head of health care insights at Cushman &amp; Wakefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the momentum stems from demographics. The aging Baby Boomer population continues to increase utilization of both outpatient and inpatient care. While it&#8217;s true that positive fundamentals carried over from 2024, it&#8217;s this demographic swell that remained the sector\u2019s most powerful driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capital markets dynamics, however, were less consistent. &#8220;High interest rates and sluggish capital markets hit the smaller and less stable health-care providers the hardest,&#8221; said Blake Williams, COO of health care advisory services at Transwestern. By contrast, well-established health systems with strong balance sheets were able to move forward with strategic plans, including infrastructure upgrades and new developments, even though new construction in 2025 has been limited and heavily pre-leased, which pushed occupancy and rents higher across existing inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/why-mobs-remain-a-strong-bet-for-investors\/\">Why MOBs Are Still a Strong Bet for Investors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, regulatory uncertainty could also become a significant challenge. Romero cautioned that potential changes to Medicaid may lead some patients to skip appointments, creating downstream impacts for providers and the facilities they occupy. Janus added that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he described as &#8220;one of the most comprehensive health-care legislations since the Affordable Care Act,&#8221; could meaningfully reshape where and how care is delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes location strategy increasingly critical. As hospitals and physician groups continue shifting from rural settings to denser, high-demand markets\u2014particularly across the Sun Belt\u2014identifying the right geography will be a top concern for health systems and providers, according to Allan Swaringen, president &amp; CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. Moreover, the rise of telehealth adds another layer of complexity as providers reassess which services require physical space. To navigate these pressures, a disciplined, data-driven operating approach is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You have to be bullish in our industry, or you would be miserable every day,&#8221; said Jake Rohe, managing partner &amp; president at PMB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That optimism is underpinned by several long-term demand drivers: the need-based nature of outpatient care, insurer preferences for lower-cost sites of service and technological advances that are enabling higher-acuity procedures outside hospital settings. All of these elements influence how capital flows into the sector and what gets built, and reflect ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/these-markets-top-mob-investment-activity\/\">MOB investment<\/a> patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investment-and-development-trends\">Investment and development trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investor interest in medical office assets remains strong, even as the pipeline of available properties stays limited. Private equity and foreign capital\u2014largely through professionally managed domestic funds\u2014are actively pursuing opportunities across the sector, according to Janus. He points to one of the year\u2019s most notable transactions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/remedy-kayne-anderson-to-pay-7-2b-for-outpatient-medical-assets\/\">Welltower\u2019s decision to sell<\/a> its medical office portfolio to Remedy Medical Properties, a move that reflects investor appetite and evolving dynamics within health-care real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"749\" data-attachment-id=\"1004779362\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/remedy_highlands-ranch-iii-aerial-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"999,749\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1658481119&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-I&#038;II-Aerial\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image sent via mail through a press release from Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The two-building property came online in 2001. Image courtesy of Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg?w=999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior shot of Highlands Ranch I &amp; II, a medical office property in Highlands Ranch, Colo.\" class=\"wp-image-1004779362\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/11\/Remedy_Highlands-Ranch-III-Aerial-edited.jpg?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate joint venture acquired three medical office properties in metro Denver in September. While not part of the Welltower portfolio, Highlands Ranch I &amp; II (pictured above) are among the types of outpatient facilities included in the $7.2 billion deal. <em>Image courtesy of Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The REIT is repositioning its focus toward senior housing, while Remedy, in partnership with Kayne Anderson Real Estate, is acquiring the 18 million-square-foot, 296-asset outpatient portfolio across 34 states for $7.2 billion. The first tranche closed in October, with 123 properties selling for $2 billion. The remaining closings are expected through mid-2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, caution persists on the development front. Elevated financing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/will-construction-costs-go-up-in-2026\/\">construction costs<\/a> continue to push required returns above levels supported by existing rent structures, a dynamic that Janus believes is keeping supply in check. Still, Romero argues the sector is beginning to turn a corner. &#8220;We continued to see a slowdown, but now we\u2019re actually starting to see an uptick in construction, and that\u2019s significant,\u201d she said, despite costs rising more than 40 percent since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction activity is showing momentum in select markets, including Dallas, Houston, Miami and Tampa. High-occupancy markets such as New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles are also experiencing renewed interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/a-pragmatic-approach-to-health-care-development-the-wellness-village\/\">A Pragmatic Approach to Health-Care Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. is now home to 28,726 medical office properties totaling more than 2.2 billion square feet, according to Yardi Matrix, with Houston, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago and Manhattan the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-5-u-s-medical-office-markets-by-inventory\/\">top five markets in the country<\/a> by inventory, driven by dense populations, deep health-care ecosystems and strategic infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting projects off the ground will remain complex because it requires &#8220;a very strong health care business case,&#8221; noted Rohe, adding that investment performance is closely tied to risk and often anchored by leading health systems. Available financing tools have evolved beyond conventional equity and debt, and now include credit tenant leases, synthetic leases and both taxable and tax-exempt lease revenue bond issuances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taken together, these shifts in investor appetite, development feasibility and financing availability offer important clues about what the next year may hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-in-2026\">What to expect in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry specialists largely agree that medical office will continue to provide stable performance and attractive opportunities in 2026, buoyed by the expansion of outpatient facilities and ambulatory surgery centers. Janus expects adaptive reuse to play a growing role in that evolution, with vacant retail and traditional office spaces increasingly converted to accommodate medical services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location and efficiency will remain critical differentiators, particularly as medical office buildings are designed to support higher-acuity procedures. Janus sees these priorities intensifying as partnerships between health systems, providers and pharmacy managers become more pronounced, especially if potential medication tariffs raise patient costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the capital and construction front, Romero anticipates improving investor sentiment and more visible development activity in supply-constrained markets. Greater policy clarity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/another-fed-cut-fuels-optimism-for-year-end\/\">continued rate cuts<\/a> would help investors pull the trigger on deals they\u2019ve been working on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s all about demand,&#8221; believes Romero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Williams cautioned that the sector is slow to change, meaning major supply shifts or large new projects are unlikely in the near term. The primary focus, he said, will be optimizing occupancy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cre-optimism-is-a-feature-not-a-bug-right-now\/\">CRE Optimism Is a Feature, Not a Bug Right Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-term outlook remains anchored by durable fundamentals. And the sector&#8217;s foundation is solid. Occupancies are now their strongest of the past decade, about 93 percent, up from just under 91 percent over the last two years, with tenant retention spiking to almost 89 percent annually, according to Transwestern Executive Managing Director Hans Nordby. Supply has tightened meaningfully since 2019: Quarterly deliveries fell from 27 million to 20 million square feet, and new construction starts dropped to 17 million square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We would give the medical office property a good bill of health and anticipate its continued strength as a resilient component of a diversified core real estate portfolio,&#8221; said Swaringen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, 2026 is expected to bring steady performance and selective expansion, with long-term upside tied to outpatient migration, adaptive reuse and disciplined capital deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From demographic tailwinds to policy shifts, here are the trends that will shape the sector in the upcoming year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2829,"featured_media":1004779507,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21782,21808,51785,21783,21754,23891,51037],"tags":[50647,35498,32799,45095,52052,33313],"class_list":["post-1004691774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-development","category-featured","category-health-care","category-investment","category-medical-office","category-national","category-trends","tag-keypredictions","tag-colliers","tag-cushman-wakefield","tag-jll-income-property-trust","tag-pmb","tag-transwestern"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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