Health care developer plans to build $20 million outpatient medical facility in Appleton

APPLETON - A Wisconsin health care developer intends to construct a $20 million outpatient medical facility in Appleton`s Northeast Business Park.

Luther Group of Elm Grove didn`t identify the occupant of the two-story, 40,000-square-foot building in documents submitted to the city. It is requesting a waiver from the city regarding repurchase rights and a variance for street access.

"They are repping a medical entity," said Karen Harkness, Appleton`s director of community and economic development. "We do not know who that is. That`s fine. We don`t need to know who it is."

Harkness said the secrecy is due to competition in the medical field...

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Ken Notes:One word of caution, these outpatient facilities can take profits away from your local hospitals that provide inpatient and more importantly emergency medical facilities. This is not always in the best interest of overall health care. Just and observation...