As Metro Atlanta continues to push outward, Gwinnett County is emerging as one of the most important suburban markets influencing healthcare delivery in Georgia. With a population that now exceeds 1 million—and projections pointing to 1.5 million by 2050—the county is becoming a prime destination for healthcare providers seeking to expand or reposition their practices for ... Continue Reading

  Emory Winship’s Dr. James Jeong is the only surgeon in Atlanta and one of just a few surgeons across the country who performs this procedure.   Alan Brown, a 61-year-old male, came to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University with significant complications following an oral surgery procedure he’d undergone elsewhere to remove a benign mandibular cyst and ... Continue Reading

A malpractice claim can be sudden, disorienting and deeply personal. For many physicians, it’s not just the legal implications that cause stress, it’s the emotional fallout — the anxiety, shame and sense that their professional reputation and identity are on the line. These feelings are incredibly common. Most if not all physicians experience emotional distress at some point ... Continue Reading

For many Atlanta healthcare providers, the practice of medicine is not only a calling—it’s a business. And like any business, long-term success often depends on smart real estate decisions. Across metro Atlanta and the Southeast, a growing number of physicians, dentists, and specialists are trading their leases for ownership. They're not just investing in their clinical ... Continue Reading

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University offers an alternative treatment option for locally advanced rectal cancer that has shown impressive results and improved patient quality of life. With the watch and wait approach, the patient is given chemotherapy and radiation, followed by close monitoring. If the cancer responds to these treatments, surgical resection may not be ... Continue Reading

Atlanta’s healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by population growth, changing patient expectations, and a system-wide shift toward outpatient care. As demand for accessible, cost-effective services increases, healthcare providers must rethink how and where care is delivered. Strategic facility planning has emerged as a critical solution to meet these demands while ... Continue Reading

Workplace violence within healthcare settings is an unfortunately prevalent issue that demands attention and action. According to studies and reports from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare workers experience higher rates of workplace violence compared to those in most other professions. These violent incidents often involve physical attacks, ... Continue Reading

Human trafficking is a pervasive form of modern slavery that exploits individuals through force, fraud or coercion, generating over $150 billion annually and affecting more than 27 million people worldwide. Alarmingly, studies indicate that 50% to 88% of trafficking victims in the U.S. seek medical care while being exploited, making healthcare settings critical points for ... Continue Reading

In the Atlanta metropolitan area, a growing number of physicians are strategically monetizing their real estate assets by selling the buildings that house their practices—often via sale-leaseback agreements. This trend reflects a nationwide shift but is particularly pronounced in Atlanta due to the region’s strong medical office market, investor demand, and evolving preferences ... Continue Reading

An 81-year-old patient had been diagnosed with an aneurysm in his aortic arch. Due to his age and comorbidities, repairing the aneurysm via an open surgery was deemed high risk. The patient was referred to aortic specialists at Emory Heart & Vascular, enrolled in the ARISE II trial, then successfully treated through a minimally invasive hybrid arch repair. The ... Continue Reading

Healthcare Real Estate Report (Q1 2025) As of Q1 2025, the average rental rate for medical office buildings (MOBs) in Atlanta stands at approximately $26.24 per square foot, reflecting a 3.4% increase from the previous year and supportive of the growing demand for healthcare real estate in the region. The trend of increasing rental rates is driven by low vacancy rates and the ... Continue Reading

Governor Brian Kemp introduced a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at curbing excessive litigation and reducing the financial strain on medical providers. With Georgia now tied with Pennsylvania as the nation's #1 “judicial hellhole,” the need for reform has never been more urgent. This ranking reflects the state’s excessive verdicts, problematic court rulings and a legal ... Continue Reading

When facing a medical malpractice claim, the instinct to settle quickly is understandable. Settlements can seem like the fastest and least stressful resolution. However, the decision to settle has long-term consequences that extend beyond the immediate case. Making a choice between defending or settling a claim requires careful consideration of the financial, reputational and ... Continue Reading

Healthcare providers today must navigate a constantly shifting terrain of regulatory obligations and cybersecurity threats. While these challenges are not new, they continue to present considerable risks to physicians and their practices. Staying ahead of these issues is critical to safeguarding both your patients and your business from violations, penalties and cyberattacks. ... Continue Reading