Regional Review: Miami healthcare market grows amid rising patient demand

Writer: Pablo Marquez

Regional Review is a year-end series from caa that looks at key developments in a focused industry throughout the year and sets the stage for what’s to come in the near term.

December 2025 — Miami’s healthcare sector sustained strong momentum in 2025, marked by major facility expansions, shifts in care delivery models, and rising demand for community-centered services.

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The region’s healthcare landscape remains centered on increased access, technological innovation, and rising outpatient care, reflecting broader demographic trends across South Florida.

Facility expansions and new care hubs

One of the most significant developments this year was the opening of the UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center in North Miami-Dade. This seven-story, 363,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility is the largest in the University of Miami Health System and introduces a new model of care that integrates specialty services with AI and advanced technology. The center is expected to serve tens of thousands of patients annually and brings oncology, ophthalmology, urology, and other specialty services closer to communities north of downtown Miami.

In parallel, Mount Sinai Medical Center announced expansion into Westchester, with a phased project that begins with a freestanding emergency department in 2026 and will evolve into a full-service hospital campus by 2027. This expansion responds to demand in a densely populated residential neighborhood that had previously lacked a major acute care facility.

Outpatient growth and medical office trends

Miami’s healthcare delivery continues to shift toward outpatient and neighborhood-centered care, aligning with national real estate trends showing increased outpatient volumes and real estate demand. National analyses project double-digit growth in outpatient services, a shift driven by patient preference, demographic change, and cost efficiency. 

Locally, medical office demand has also grown as providers increasingly look to Coral Gables and other submarkets for available space, reflecting expanding service footprints.

In addition to traditional outpatient clinics, retail-based healthcare locations have been on the rise, with health systems and urgent care providers occupying space in shopping centers throughout Miami-Dade. These ‘medtail’ centers, offering walk-in care, testing, and specialty services, are improving convenience and reducing travel time for residents, especially in diverse and car-centric neighborhoods.

“The last couple of years have ushered in a new era in more personalized, patient-centric healthcare with emerging technology; that’s a trend we’ll continue to see. With healthcare systems across the country implementing AI into their patient care models, Mount Sinai is committed to being at the forefront of these advancements,” said Gino Santorio, president and CEO of Mount Sinai, in the latest edition of Invest: Miami.

Innovation and technology in care delivery

Innovation continues to shape Miami’s healthcare identity. The eMerge Americas 2025 Healthtech Innovation Hub, presented by Jackson Health System and UHealth, highlighted cutting-edge advancements such as precision medicine, generative AI, digital health solutions, and virtual care tools that could redefine patient experiences and system efficiencies. Programs like this reinforce Miami’s growing reputation as a site where healthcare and technology intersect.

Efforts to expand equitable access to care were evident in the expansion of Care Resource’s Little Havana Health Center, a 45,000-square-foot facility that more than doubles the center’s capacity and aims to serve up to 20,000 patients annually, addressing gaps in underserved neighborhoods. Local public health planning efforts, such as the Miami-Dade Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade, continue to emphasize chronic disease prevention and community wellness as priorities for long-term population health.

Challenges

Despite growth, Miami’s healthcare sector still faces structural challenges, such as maternity ward closures across South Florida, which have raised questions about access to obstetric care. These closures are part of broader conversations about healthcare capacity and service distribution across the region.

Looking ahead, healthcare appears poised for continued expansion through facility growth, outpatient innovation, and technology integration. The blend of academic medicine, real-world access improvements, and community-focused care positioned Miami as a dynamic healthcare hub heading into 2026.

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