CREW Miami Hosts All-Women Panel on Medical Real Estate Trends in South Florida
CREW Miami Hosts All-Women Panel on Medical Real Estate Trends in South Florida
CREW Miami Hosts All-Women Panel on Medical Real Estate Trends in South Florida
CREW Miami Hosts All-Women Panel on Medical Real Estate Trends in South Florida
Commercial Real Estate Women Miami (CREW Miami), the Miami chapter of the global CREW Network, recently held its “Medical Real Estate Eco-System in Miami” event on November 13, 2024. The event brought together an esteemed all-women panel of experts to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare real estate in South Florida. Key topics included site selection, patient-centered design, and the rising demand for outpatient facilities and telemedicine.
Moderated by Talia Kudan Abad, Director of the South Florida Healthcare Advisory Practice at Cushman Wakefield, the discussion highlighted the diverse perspectives shaping healthcare real estate today. Key insights included:
- Demand for Outpatient Facilities and Telemedicine: Sara Hernandez, Senior Vice President at First Citizens Bank, and 2018 CREW Miami President, emphasized the shift toward outpatient and specialty facilities, noting that these spaces require unique configurations to support both physical visits and telehealth options. She highlighted the resilience of the healthcare sector from a financing perspective, pointing out that investors are attracted to healthcare real estate due to its stability and low vacancy rates, especially compared to the broader office sector. This stability in healthcare real estate continues to draw capital, making it a strong area for future investment.
- Design and Patient Experience: Tatiana Guimares, Healthcare Practice Leader at Gensler, shared the architectural challenges of converting traditional office spaces into medical facilities, highlighting the importance of accessibility, safety, and creating community-centered amenities that support patient well-being.
- Strategic Site Selection and Community Impact: Kathleen Moorman, Corporate Vice President at Baptist Health South Florida, underscored the need for strategic site selection that considers accessibility, proximity to other community amenities, and patient convenience, particularly in high-demand areas.
Each speaker contributed invaluable expertise, reinforcing the resilience and adaptability of the healthcare real estate market, even as broader office real estate faces challenges. With South Florida experiencing rapid growth, the panelists discussed the importance of designing spaces that serve both the healthcare needs and the community impact of medical facilities.
Holly Cohen, Founder of Holly Cohen Retail Advisory Services and CREW Miami’s 2024 President, commented on the event’s success: “This discussion emphasized just how significant healthcare real estate is for South Florida’s future. CREW Miami is especially proud to
showcase an all-women panel of experts who demonstrated their expertise in this critical field with such insight and eloquence. Our mission to empower women in commercial real estate was truly reflected in the strength of this event. Our 2024 #setforsuccess vision truly came to life at our final Lunch & Learn of 2024.”
