Norman Regional Health System prides itself on being “from our community and for our community.” With three main campuses, over 30 clinics and offices, and more than 3000 providers and employees, NRHS provides comprehensive medical care — and a compassionate “bedside manner” — to Oklahomans in Norman, Moore, and surrounding areas. The independent health system is constructing a new freestanding emergency department plus (FSED+) to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the community.  NRHS needed solutions that were as comprehensive, responsive, and seamless as the healthcare services they provide. In 2020, they selected Bremner Real Estate to design, build, and finance four buildings in Norman and Oklahoma, including the FSED+.  Norman Regional Health System: Caring for the Community   With their innovative Inspire Health Plan, Norman Regional Health System is “reimaging healthcare.” The focus is on delivering the highest quality services, promoting health and wellness, and providing care that is accessible and convenient. According to NRHS, “The health system’s overall physical structure must align with how our patients and communities want to receive care.”   Challenges and Opportunities  The new freestanding emergency department [...]

Bremner Real Estate delivers healthcare real estate solutions from coast to coast; with a reach that spans the country, the Bremner team understands the value of reaching across town. Ron Penix, Vice President, Client Development, says, “In our business, we use the most qualified professionals for the project, the best ‘fit’ with respect to architectural services and so forth. Most of the time, those players are on a regional or even national basis. In the work we do as a healthcare developer, though, some of the most vital partners on our team are local partners.”  Why are local consultants so integral to success?  Healthcare Real Estate: Relationships Matter  Engaging local partners provides access to local relationships. For example, a local civil engineer likely has established connections with the municipality that streamlines ongoing project approvals. Penix explains, “We found that using national firms, without those local relationships, tends to result in more hurdles than when we partner with the ‘small local’ person.” They have an in-depth understanding of the locale, the market, and the processes involved in obtaining permits, securing approvals, etc.  Bremner [...]

As a key member of the Bremner Real Estate team, Kevin Knue works seamlessly with both internal and external teams to ensure the highest quality results for clients — and for the communities they serve. He has overseen projects such as the LEED Silver Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Tampa, Florida, Indianapolis’s LEED Gold Eskenazi Health Fifth/Third Faculty Office Building, and the four stand-alone hospitals of the SCL-Emerus Community Hospitals system in Denver. These efforts alone encompass collective millions of square feet and multiple specialties from emergency and cancer centers to primary care and women’s wellness. Success isn’t measured in square footage; it’s measured in impact. Healthcare systems and providers will be able to deliver care more effectively and efficiently, and countless patients will benefit from up-to-date, efficient facilities that meet their needs. Kevin says, “The exciting part of my role is that we can use a wide array of skills to help a hospital system implement their vision for new development, and at the end of the day when we deliver the project, the best part is seeing new patients [...]

The healthcare real estate market must evolve as rapidly as the healthcare industry itself. Today’s providers need flexibility, and they are turning to a convenience care-based model that brings services “off campus” from the hospital, allowing them to reach more people, more conveniently and cost-effectively. This is just one trend, among many, that is driving the industry today. And it is one trend, among many, that Bremner Real Estate’s Vice President of Leasing, Debbie Johnson, tracks, analyzes, and takes into consideration as she brokers real estate transactions for a major healthcare system. Dedicated Healthcare Real Estate Broker There is more than 1.3 billion square feet of healthcare real estate in the United States, and as systems and providers seek to balance care, convenience, and cost - the “Holy Trinity” of healthcare - their needs are only growing. Debbie, a veteran commercial real estate executive, is a dedicated broker for a large health system. Based in Indianapolis, Debbie helps her client navigate the complex world of healthcare real estate and balance those critical needs with agility and efficiency. As a national healthcare system, [...]

For three decades, the professionals at Bremner Real Estate have been key real estate partners for hospitals and healthcare providers, delivering strategy, financing, and development solutions across the United States. One recent change to a key leadership role promises to further that commitment to their clients. Bremner Real Estate recently selected Matt Bremner to fill the role of President. Matt has more than 17 years in the industry. A proven leader, Matt’s experience developing in multiple markets has given him a better appreciation for the challenges that our clients face on a day to day basis. His experience includes senior leasing and development roles in Indianapolis, Washington DC, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Matt, a Vanderbilt University graduate, also has a Master of Real Estate from Georgetown and an MBA from Purdue. He was nominated to the Lehigh Valley Business Journal’s 2017 “40 under 40” list, as well. CEO and Father, Jim Bremner, says, “Matt has seventeen years of experience with multiple product types including healthcare, office, retail and industrial, which provides him with a unique perspective and has proven to be [...]

The Bremner team bowled the night away for their annual Holiday Party in December.

Matt Bremner, Bill Mooney, Joe Massa (Collier’s), and Justin Hill (JLL) at TPC Scottsdale during the GlobeSt. Healthcare Conference

Debbie Johnson listening to Dr. Tererai Trent at the Indiana Conference for Women (ICFW19) conference