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Critical Access Hospitals do more than deliver care — they help elevate the quality of life in the communities they serve. As a national leader in Critical Access Hospital design and planning, BWBR recognizes the vital role these institutions play in our communities, and their need for customized, value-adding solutions for every investment.
A relationship-based organization, BWBR is proud of our 90% repeat client rate. Our work with these hospitals often spans decades, and our team understands the marketplace, trends, and operations that create effective and empathetic environments.
Our passionate and highly experienced staff help healthcare organizations identify and achieve their needs and aspirations via innovative, efficient, and comforting spaces for patients, their families, and care providers. With strong project management and second-to-none design and planning excellence, BWBR partners with you to create designs that empower and enhance this important work.
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Partnering in the Regulatory Process
BWBR is well-versed in the regulatory processes that affect rural healthcare projects. Every state and project is unique, but whatever the relevant regulatory/compliance entities for your facility, we understand the requirements and have the relationships in place to navigate the system to obtain project approval.
Master Planning & Facility Condition Assessments
With an appropriate and well-vetted master plan, organizations have a guide for meeting future business needs, improving operational efficiencies, and increasing positive patient outcomes.
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Remodels & Renovations
A significant portion of our healthcare work is comprised of renovation projects, often in challenging existing conditions. These span the gamut of every space found within a hospital or clinic, from offices and administrative areas to highly technical pharmacies and surgical suites.
Replacement Hospitals
BWBR understands how to create state-of-the-art, effective, and welcoming Critical Access Hospitals that meet the specific needs of rural communities. Our team incorporates innovative, data-informed planning solutions that support operational efficiencies and better patient outcomes, guiding you in establishing the appropriate size, cost, and look for your community.
Supporting Your Financing Journey
Our experience leading clients through the USDA process is a true differentiator, and we are adept at helping assemble presentations that effectively state the case for healthcare projects and building the necessary milestones into our workplans. We also bring a strong understanding of financial operations and the nuance of CAH reimbursement models to the table, including which levers to pull for a successful proforma.
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Critical Access Hospital and Clinic Expansion and Renovation
St. Luke's Health System, Lake View
Surrounded by nature and community, the Lake View campus in Two Harbors, Minn., crests a small hill that overlooks nearby...
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Critical Access Hospital and Integrated Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System
Located halfway between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region and Rochester, Minn., Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls is a critical access hospital serving...
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Pine Healthcare Campus Replacement Critical Access Hospital
North Pine Area Hospital District/Essentia Health
The North Pine Area Hospital District originally formed to provide fast, easy, and accessible healthcare that can be truly life-saving...
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Replacement Critical Access Hospital
Jackson County Regional Health Center
Challenged with an oversized facility and aging infrastructure, Jackson County Regional Health Center (JCRHC) embarked on journey to build a...
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Replacement Critical Access Hospital
Avera Health, Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital
Faced with an undersized 60-year-old facility near the end of its useful life, Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital selected BWBR to...
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Replacement Critical Access Hospital and Clinic
Monument Health Custer Hospital
Monument Health Custer Hospital’s existing healthcare services were growing, but aging mechanical systems and limited site opportunities prohibited facility expansion....
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