The Impact of Evolving CON Legislation on Healthcare Systems’ Real Estate Strategies
How Changes in CON Laws Are Reshaping Healthcare Expansion
For decades, Certificate of Need (CON) laws have played a critical role in regulating healthcare facility expansion, ensuring access to care, and controlling costs. However, as legislative shifts take place across the country, healthcare providers must adapt their growth strategies to remain competitive.
With several states already repealing or reconsidering their CON laws, healthcare systems face both opportunities and challenges in facility planning, real estate acquisition, and capital investments. The question is—how will your organization respond?
Why Healthcare Systems Must Be Proactive
As more markets open due to deregulation, competition among providers is expected to intensify. Real estate availability, speed-to-market, and strategic partnerships will be key differentiators for success. Organizations that take a proactive approach to market planning and facility development will be best positioned to thrive in this shifting landscape.
Some of the most important factors for healthcare providers to consider include:
- Understanding which states are undergoing CON reform and what it means for market expansion.
- Developing a real estate strategy to secure key locations before competition increases.
- Ensuring capital planning aligns with growth priorities to maximize long-term success.
How to Stay Ahead in a Changing Regulatory Environment
Navigating these changes requires a clear strategy for market planning, real estate acquisition, facility development, and capital investment. Healthcare organizations that refine their approach now will be in the strongest position to compete, expand, and deliver care efficiently in this evolving landscape.
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