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Survey: Patients Strongly Prefer Off-Campus Healthcare Experiences

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In an effort to uncover critical insights into patient behavior and serve as thought leaders within the healthcare real estate industry, Physicians Realty Trust (the “Company”) commissioned an independent survey in five of the Company’s largest markets to better understand consumer perceptions of healthcare facility safety within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CVR and Carmichael & Company, healthcare consultants based in Indianapolis, conducted the panel-based survey for the Company, surveying the Atlanta, Dallas, Louisville, Minneapolis, and Phoenix markets. A total of 2,018 respondents were surveyed, resulting in an average margin of error of 2.19% across the five markets.

Strong Consumer Preference for Off-Campus Medical Facilities

The research revealed that when seeking medical treatment, the overwhelming majority of respondents prefer to receive care in an off-campus medical facility located a mile or more from a hospital campus. Based on survey results, this trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19, especially given concerns regarding a possible resurgence of the virus later this year.

“The findings affirm our long-term observations in consumer attitudes and validate the Company’s continued investment strategy targeting off-campus medical office buildings,” said John T. Thomas, President and CEO of Physicians Realty Trust. “As thought leaders in the healthcare industry, we commissioned this research to advance our understanding of COVID-19’s impact on our business, as well as provide insight and guidance to our healthcare partners.”

In the report, respondents also provided insights on enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, spokesperson preferences for COVID-19 communication, and other shifting perceptions of healthcare highlighted by the pandemic.

“For many years, consumers and physicians have been seeking services at locations convenient to them and their homes, often away from hospital campuses,” Thomas added. “This study verifies that especially in light of COVID-19 safety and cleanliness concerns, consumers strongly prefer medical office facilities located away from the hospital campus.”

The Company is sharing these findings with its healthcare partners and stakeholders to increase awareness and better understand healthcare consumers’ decisions.

To access the report, go to www.docreit.com/research.

 

Source: PRNewswire

Five Fast Facts: A Quick Shot Of Healthcare Trends

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Cushman & Wakefield’s Healthcare Advisory Practice presents five trends related to medical office investment. From sale activity to leasing and absorption to GDP spending, this growing sector plays a significant role in the country’s economy.

The trend toward lower cost outpatient care and an aging MOB inventory are fueling everything from a rise in Urgent Care centers to growth in medical office rents to consistent construction output. The sector continues to look strong through the end of 2019. See below for Cushman & Wakefield‘s summary of Q3 medical office trends.

Source: HREI

Plano, Texas, Healthcare Facility Looks For A Buyer

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Cushman & Wakefield’s US Healthcare Capital Markets team is representing Dallas-based Cawley Partners in the sale of a 101,608-square foot three-story class-A healthcare facility at 5120 Legacy Drive.

The property is currently on the market with offers due later this month. The property was completed in 2016 as a speculative office project. Denver-based Eating Recovery Center/ERC has committed to an 18-year lease on the entire building, which will house both inpatient and outpatient services.

The property is currently undergoing more than $22 million in landlord and tenant improvements that will allow ERC to operate 72 inpatient hospital beds licensed by the Texas Department of State Health. Upon completion, ERC will be the only provider in the state with licensed inpatient hospital beds dedicated exclusively to the treatment of eating disorders.

ERC is planning to move into the building in the first quarter of 2020.The facility will complement ERC’s existing locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

The property sits on 7.25 acres within Legacy Business Park, a 2,600-acre business, retail and residential community along the Dallas North Tollway. The world-class development is a distinctive address for many top corporate firms including JC Penney, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, JP Morgan Chase and Toyota.

 

Source: GlobeSt.