Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center is taking full ownership of a longtime Lewis Center clinic it has run for years, even as the health system wraps up a larger outpatient complex in nearby Powell. The move caps more than a decade of leasing and slots neatly into OSU's broader suburban push. For patients in southern Delaware County, the change is expected to keep care steady, with the ownership shift mostly happening behind the curtain.
OSU exercises purchase option on Lewis Center clinic
According to Business Journals, OSU Wexner is using a purchase option to buy the Outpatient Care Lewis Center clinic that it has leased for more than 15 years. The outlet reports the clinic opened around 2011 and notes that the health system is also closing in on completion of a larger complex in Powell.
What the Lewis Center location offers
OSU Wexner Medical Center's locations page lists Outpatient Care Lewis Center at 6515 Pullman Drive, with services that include primary care, orthopedics, physical therapy, imaging and JamesCare mammography. The clinic's online information lays out hours, provider rosters and an on-site lab, underscoring its role as a one-stop suburban outpatient hub.
Part of a wider outpatient push
Health systems around the country have been shifting resources into ambulatory clinics, medical office buildings and freestanding surgery centers to move care closer to patients and trim costs. Forbes and other industry coverage have highlighted outpatient growth as a major strategic focus for hospital systems in recent years.
Local implications
Owning the Lewis Center property gives OSU more control over long-term planning, renovations and lease terms, and it could smooth coordination between the established clinic and the under-construction Powell complex. Industry observers say pulling real estate and outpatient services under one roof on the balance sheet is a common move for health systems looking to secure suburban market share and streamline referrals. Roche Constructors notes that ambulatory projects and medical office buildings are a major focus for systems and contractors right now.
Business Journals first reported the purchase option on March 6. Patients who want current hours or provider listings can check OSU Wexner's location page for the latest details.
