Interest in healthcare real estate is rising almost as quickly as demand for healthcare services is growing.

Panelists at the recent RealShare Healthcare conference agree that new tech advances will create efficiency but will not take away from the real estate.

Making it convenient for the consumer is a relatively new topic for the healthcare system, said panelists at the recent RealShare Healthcare, but is important to consider looking forward.

The new dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop hotel began construction in 2016 is slated to be completed this spring—mid-March-mid-April.

Healthcare Real Estate Insights presented the awards Dec. 6 to the winners of the only comprehensive national program recognizing excellence in healthcare real estate at RealShare Healthcare.

Panelists at RealShare Healthcare say that while skilled nursing facilities have struggled to remain profitable, they remain a part of healthcare's universe and “need to step up” and have better communication with hospitals and downstream partners.

Along with public policy and technology, population change and psychographics will have a tremendous impact on the type of use and the quality of medical healthcare space, according to RealShare Healthcare's opening keynote speaker.

RealShare Healthcare's deal flow drivers panel say that there are opportunities out there in the MOB space, but there is a much greater demand as well, noting that “the general sophistication of the investing public has gone up.”