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/

The successful replacement of an aging health care facility requires thoughtful answers to two questions: Where should it be located, and how do you continue to provide care to those affected by a change in location? On their face, these questions sound simple enough. However, those who work in the health care development space know that simple questions often pair with complicated answers. In a feature article for Inside Indiana Business, Kevin Knue, Senior Vice President of Development & Partner, explains the success of Bremner Real Estate’s development of Norman Regional Nine, a freestanding emergency department designed to meet the health care needs of a growing community adjacent to the University of Oklahoma. To read the story, visit https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/freestanding-eds-promote-innovation-into-health-care.

Baumeister to serve as VP of the firm’s business development efforts INDIANAPOLIS – Bremner Real Estate is pleased to welcome Dan Baumeister as the firm’s new VP of Business Development. As a long-time leader in delivering healthcare development solutions across the country, the team is excited to expand the firm with this new VP role and looks forward to extending its national reach during a pivotal time for the industry. “We are thrilled at the opportunity to bring Dan on board,” said Matt Bremner, President of Bremner Real Estate. “Our firm brings three decades worth of knowledge and expertise to the table for the hospitals and healthcare providers we serve. With Dan’s leadership, we look forward to making valuable industry connections, ultimately broadening our ability to deliver high quality developments to new clients and markets.” With a career in CRE spanning over 20 years and transactions totaling over $1.1B, Dan brings significant experience in contract negotiation, marketing, acquisitions/dispositions, underwriting, design and construction across multiple industry sectors. He began his career in Los Angeles, concentrating on third-party brokerage. In 2012, Dan relocated to [...]

Innovative freestanding emergency department project receives recognition NDIANAPOLIS – Bremner Real Estate is pleased to announce one of its recent developments was named as a finalist for the 2022 HREI Insights Awards. The Bremner team served as the developer of the Norman Regional Nine project, a 49,000 sf freestanding emergency department designed to expand access to critical care services for the communities surrounding Norman, Okla. The awards program is regarded as the most prominent recognition for excellence in healthcare real estate development and executive leadership. “We are thrilled that this project has been recognized by HREI as one of the best new developments of 2022,” said Matt Bremner, President of Bremner Real Estate. “Our firm is proud to have had the opportunity to deliver this innovative facility to help improve healthcare access for the communities surrounding Norman and the University of Oklahoma. As an Indiana based company with three decades of experience in the healthcare real estate development, we are proud that hospital systems across the country trust Bremner Real Estate to deliver projects that enhance their ability to deliver the best [...]