News Release: NCDOT Launches “First Flight” Under Drone Pilot Program in partnership with Matternet and WakeMed
August 29, 2018 RALEIGH, N.C. – Drone-based medical deliveries are here.Today, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has teamed up with WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Matternet to conduct the first round of test flights for drones to carry simulated medical packages from Raleigh Medical Park, located across from WakeMed Raleigh Campus on Sunnybrook […]
Industry Pulse: Providers are more real estate savvy
Systems and physicians are becoming more sophisticated Healthcare systems and physicians groups might have paid minimal attention to their real estate dealings in the past, but new pressures, challenges and opportunities are motivating them to make that more of a priority.
Industry Pulse: Senior housing is still booming in S. Florida
Development rolls on, but affordability is a concern National senior housing occupancy rates recently hit an eight-year low (please see “Senior housing occupancy falls” on Page 16 of this edition of Healthcare Real Estate Insights™), but development is still booming in South Florida – especially when it comes to luxury units.
Industry Pulse: Beyond the Boomers: Is your firm ready?
Millennials are on track to be the largest population group Did you know that the population of millennials is projected to exceed the population of baby boomers by next year?
Industry Pulse: On the Record – Tony Perez
Are providers becoming more sophisticated about real estate?
Industry Pulse: On the Record – R. Milton Johnson
What are your thoughts on HCA celebrating its 50th anniversary?
Industry Pulse: CNL confirms that it is exploring sale of MOBs
Orlando, Fla.-based firm says it might sell assets, sell the whole company or go public.
Industry Pulse: HTA outlines why it remains bullish on MOBs
Demographics, continued shift to outpatient care, to benefit the company In its latest investor presentation – released last week – Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Healthcare Trust of America Inc. (NYSE: HTA) provides information as to why it, as the largest owner of medical office buildings (MOBs) in the country, remains so bullish on the property type. The investor […]
Industry Pulse: Is your HRE business ready to move beyond the boomers?
Millennials are projected to become the largest U.S. population group next year Anyone who has been involved in the healthcare real estate (HRE) business for even a short time understands that one of the primary factors that makes the sector attractive is demographics, specifically the aging of the baby boom generation. That has certainly […]
Thought Leaders: LEAP Agency Releases Healthcare Whitepaper Geared Toward Millennials
A study on how healthcare providers can engage the attention of the Millennial generation. Louisville, Kentucky, June 28, 2018 (Newswire.com) – To succeed in the digital economy, healthcare providers need to start paying more attention to the Millennial generation. Understanding this generation’s perspective and what their needs are is the only way to stay relevant […]
Industry Pulse: Neuro Group finds use for historic Mob
Fully renovated “Streamline Moderne” MOB back in use With the many changes taking place in the healthcare industry, one of the most common topics of conversation at healthcare real estate (HRE) conferences is what will be done with antiquated medical office buildings (MOBs).
Industry Pulse: On the Record
Are ROFOs and ROFRs more of a consideration now than in years past? “Yes… (In the past) when we received a letter saying someone was considering buying the building, we didn’t have the important discussions we needed to have.
Transactions: Q1 MOB sales were $2.2 billion
And more large portfolio offerings hit the market shortly after end of the quarter By John B. Mugford Medical office building (MOB) sales in the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 were solid, if not spectacular, especially when compared to the record-setting year of 2017.
Industry Pulse: Mobs: Stable Demand, Strong Fundamentals
HRE investors have allocated $11.2 billion, CBRE says The 109 firms responding to the 2018 Healthcare Real Estate Investor & Developer Survey conducted by CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBG) have allocated about $11.2 billion to acquire and develop healthcare facilities in 2018, representing a 25 percent drop from 2017.
Industry Pulse: On the Record
Have providers’ views changed on whether to own vs. lease real estate? There is a general belief that, depending on the credit specifics, hospitals or health systems can borrow direct on a tax exempt basis at a lower cost than if they were leasing. There are exceptions to that, but as it’s evolved to physicians […]
