Healthcare Design Shifts

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Healthcare design leaders report that 2025 reshaped how organizations think about physical space. Consolidation of health systems is driving more standardized, scalable facility planning.

At the same time, microsites — small, strategically placed care hubs — are gaining traction. These sites maximize access while reducing overhead. Designers are balancing two competing priorities: resource efficiency and community proximity.

Economic volatility, rising construction costs, and workforce shortages are forcing organizations to rethink how and where care is delivered.