Outpatient Projects: Anchor Health opens MOB outside of Allentown, Pa., its fifth project for Lehigh Valley Health
PALMER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Wilmington, Del.-based healthcare real estate firm Anchor Health Properties recently opened a 58,271 square foot MOB that it owns in Palmer Township, 15 miles east of Allentown, Pa. The Health Center at Palmer Township houses services provided by Allentown-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, which has eight hospitals and 22 health centers […]
Industry Pulse: On the Record – Dr. Charles Woods Jr.
Why is the UofL investing $78 million in a new medical office building?
Industry Pulse: HRE Demand Remains High Despite Disruption
Providers want more capital and costs savings, NGKF says “Of all the economic sectors, healthcare is arguably experiencing the most disruption” and uncertainty, according to a new report from the Global Healthcare Services unit of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF). Even so, the firm’s “U.S. Healthcare Real Estate Outlook 2017” says that demand for healthcare […]
Industry Pulse: Now That’s a Short-Term Medical Office Lease
Medical tenants can now lease furnished, equipped space for as little as half a day. A new venture that opened June 15 in Scottsdale, Ariz., puts a new spin on the familiar concept of medical office timeshares. Similar to Regus in the mainstream office sector, Viva MedSuites is being pitched as part medical office timeshare, […]
Industry Pulse: Some Healthcare REITs are ‘Dirt Cheap’
Analysts say REITs focused on SNFs pose greater risks Some healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) have fallen out of favor, primarily due to a crackdown on skilled nursing facility (SNF) operators by the U.S. Department of Justice, some analysts say.
Industry Pulse: On the Record – Mark Frey
What’s the strategy behind your two new MOBs in suburban Chicago?
Publisher’s Letter: Think small
There’s always room for a good idea – even a small one Dear Reader: As we read about multi-billion dollar mega deals like this month’s Cover Story, “4 ways the HTA-Duke Realty deal changes the industry,” starting on Page 23, it’s easy to get the impression that only huge public companies can compete in the […]
Industry Pulse: Fundamentals Reflect MOB Sector Vitality
Cushman & Wakefield’s latest “Vital Signs” report says medical office continues to perform well A new report from Cushman and Wakefield says that, despite uncertainty regarding healthcare regulations, medical office real estate continues to perform well across nearly all U.S. markets – although not quite as well as last year.