Indianapolis-based Bremner Real Estate announced the recent groundbreaking of a new cancer center in Norman, Oklahoma. The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional will serve patients from Norman Regional Health System and OU Health. The partnership is a powerful step toward enhancing health care services for patients in Norman and across southern Oklahoma. “I am thrilled to announce this milestone not only for Bremner Real Estate but also for our partners’ continued commitment in the fight against cancer,” said Kevin Knue, Senior Vice President and Partner at Bremner Real Estate. “This state-of-the-art facility will allow two leading health care systems to deliver innovative and compassionate medical care in the most comfortable environment possible.” The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional will be located at the Norman Regional HealthPlex. The 48,000 square-foot building will combine a full spectrum of medical oncology and radiation oncology services under one roof. Project highlights include an underground tunnel to connect the on-campus facility with the main hospital, two linear accelerators to provide targeted and precise radiation therapy treatment, PET CT and CT Simulator, [...]

At the intersection of healthcare and real estate, the landscape appears both promising and challenging for stakeholders in the industry. While the demand for healthcare services continues to rise, hospital systems face the financial strain of escalating labor and material costs, which have surged by 35% to 40% over an unprecedentedly short amount of time, along with additional increased operational expenses. Traditionally, hospitals have relied on internal funding mechanisms. However, many hospital systems are now exploring alternative avenues, such as partnerships and collaborations with nonprofit entities and universities. In a feature article for REJournals, Matt Bremner, President and Managing Partner, explains that a relationship-oriented approach to healthcare real estate may be more important than ever due to evolving industry trends.  To read the story, visit https://rejournals.com/the-headwinds-facing-healthcare-real-estate-require-a-nimble-innovative-response/