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Houston Healthcare Conference

Name: Houston Healthcare Conference
Start: 2023-09-13T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-09-13T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston

Value-Based Care, The Evolving Delivery Model, Healthcare Facilities of The Future, Meeting Demand For MOB's & Ambulatory Care Centers

Event Ended On: Wednesday September 13 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Patient-Centered Care: Trends Shaping Industry Decision Making

Yasmene McDaniel

CEO, HCA Healthcare

Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

Dr. Esmaeil Porsa serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Harris Health System, which is a community-focused, academic and safety-net healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of those most in need in Harris County, Texas, through quality care delivery, coordination of care and education. Harris Health operates 40 health centers, clinics, homeless shelter clinics, specialty locations and two trauma hospitals: Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3). The system provides high-quality care and treatment for more than 2 million outpatient and primary care visits, 147,000 emergency and trauma cases and more than 40,000 hospital cases each year with an operating budget of $2.2 billion. Prior to his return to Harris Health in 2020, Dr. Porsa served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Integration Officer at Parkland Health and Hospital System where he had worked since 2007 in different capacities including the Medical Director of the Dallas County Jail Health program, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Professional and Academic Affairs and Interim Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Porsa completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio before earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School in San Antonio. He completed his training in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where he did his residency at Harris Health serving as Chief Medical Resident at Harris Health LBJ Hospital. Dr. Porsa completed a Master of Public Health degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health as well as a fellowship program in primary care at the UTHSC-Houston medical school in 2005. Dr. Porsa obtained his MBA degree in Health Care Leadership from University of Texas in Dallas in 2017. Dr. Porsa has a special interest in improving community health through addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and healthcare delivery in the correctional setting. He currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and is a member of the Certified Correctional Health Care Professional Board of Trustees for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Harris Health System

President & CEO

Dr. Esmaeil Porsa

President & CEO, Harris Health System

Scott Ulrich

Vice President Finance, Houston Methodist Hospital

Andrew Koska

Principal, Perkins & Will

Pam Brink

Director, Capital Projects, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Moderator

Yvonne Nagy

Managing Principal, HDR

Developing and Investing in Healthcare Facilities: Risks, Returns, and Opportunities

Ashley Cassel Byrd

SVP, Healthcare Advisory Services, Transwestern

Jason Signor

Jason is the Founder and Managing Partner of Big Sky Medical Real Estate Funds. He has spent his career exclusively in the healthcare real estate industry and is a well-established thought leader in the medical office and senior living sectors. Jason began his career as a civil engineer designing hospitals in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduate school, he ventured into medical office development and found his niche organizing physicians into real estate partnerships. Since then, he has developed or acquired over six million square feet of healthcare real estate in 19 states valued in excess of $1.6 billion. Jason prides himself on his hands-on approach and his deep understanding of the underlying drivers of value. Prior to starting Big Sky, Jason founded Caddis Partners, LLC in early 2008 and was its CEO, largest shareholder, and sole managing partner from its inception until May of 2020. During his tenure, Jason grew Caddis from a small boutique developer to one of the largest Healthcare Real Estate platforms in the United States with over 60 professionals spread amongst its four offices. Modern Healthcare consistently ranked Caddis one of the top ten Healthcare Real Estate developers in the United States by annual deal volume. In 2016, Jason was voted by a panel of his peers the national Healthcare Real Estate Executive of the Year by Healthcare Real Estate Insights and was awarded Most Admired CEO for North Texas from the Dallas Business Journal in 2019. Jason serves on several boards including the Folsom Institute at SMU, Texas A&M Mays Business School Real Estate Advisory Board, and The Real Estate Council (TREC). He is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Ernst and Young named him as a finalist for the EY 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Jason currently serves alongside his wife, Jean, as co-chair of Highland Park Education Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign (Mad for Plaid). He is the past Chairman for the Texas Business Hall of Fame and is a past President of the Dad’s Club for University Park Elementary School. Through his work with Habitat for Humanity, Jason became passionate about housing and education for those in need. He dedicates his time and financial support to affordable housing and scholarships to deserving students. Jason graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University, where he served as president of his class, graduated with honors, and was the recipient of the Cox School of Business Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Raised in the Texas Hill Country, he enjoys ranching, fly fishing and spending time with his wife, two children, and three dogs.

Big Sky Medical Real Estate Funds

Founder and Managing Partner

Jason Signor

Founder and Managing Partner, Big Sky Medical Real Estate Funds

Craig Laher

SVP & Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences, The Signorelli Company

Jim Hartmann

Senior Vice President Real Estate Management, NexCore Group

Warren Hitchcock

Warren currently serves as senior vice president/managing director in the Houston, Texas office for NorthMarq Capital. With 2 decades of experience in commercial real estate investment banking, he is responsible for managing the office as well as multiple teams originating, underwriting, marketing, and closing debt and equity financing. Throughout his career he has completed the capitalization of a broad array of assets including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, data, storage, and medical properties, ranging from suburban apartments to downtown office towers. Warren has a long history of successfully structuring highly complex capital. He has been involved in several of Houston’s most iconic and challenging transactions. As an example, he successfully originated the financing for some of Houston’s most challenged assets, specifically transacting and financing the 2.1 million sq. ft. former Exxon Mobil office campus which was less than 30 percent occupied at closing. Transactions have included arranging permanent long-term life company financing, agency multifamily debt, short-term bridge financing, mezzanine debt, and equity joint ventures with various institutional capital sources. The capital relationships he has forged bridges all real estate investors including life companies, Fannie, Freddie, FHA, banks, pension funds, bridge funds, and private equity funds. Warren is a Top 10 Producer Nationally on an annual basis at NorthMarq and currently serves on the Equity Advisor Board and Northmarq Producers Council, an appointment reserved for NorthMarq’ s top originators. In addition to his responsibilities at NorthMarq, he is an active member of a number of organizations including: Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACRP) as past President & Chairman, CCIM, a NAIOP committee member, and member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) serving on numerous committees. Warren, who has two small children now, was born and raised in Houston, Tx but holds an undergraduate degree from The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He lives by the creed “Persistence Always Pays Off”

Northmarq

SVP & Managing Director

Warren Hitchcock

SVP & Managing Director, Northmarq

Moderator

Alan Dash

Healthcare Technology Lead, Burns Engineering

The Impact of Technology on Healthcare: How Digitalization Is Changing the Landscape

Dr. Ryan Walsh

Chief Medical Information Officer, Memorial Hermann

Haeoak Park

Principal, Lead Healthcare Planner, Page

Brendon Buckley

Building Intelligence and Integration, Leader, IMEG - Texas

Greg Johnson

Partner, PhiloWilke

Scott Sevigny

Principal, Shah Smith & Associates

Patrick Casey

SVP, Facilites Construction & Systems Engineering, Harris Health System

Moderator

Hyde Griffith

Vice President, Houston Office Leader, JE Dunn Construction

Revitalizing Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Renovating, Updating, and Repositioning Properties

Anne-Marie Savage

Asst. VP, Pavilion for Women, Texas Children's Hospital

Trent Fulin

Trent Fulin, an executive leader with nearly 12 years of experience in the healthcare profession, serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Fulin is responsible for overseeing hospital operations and managing departmental leadership to ensure patient satisfaction. Additionally, Fulin has executive oversight of numerous service lines including, but not limited to, the cancer center and the breast care center. Fulin was part of the leadership team that helped develop and open Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in June 2017, an acute care hospital strategically located to meet the growing health care needs of the community and designed to deliver the unparalleled Houston Methodist experience to those seeking comprehensive care in a world class setting close to home. Fulin drove operations for the hospital’s recent $250 million master-planned campus expansion with an on-time opening in January 2022. The new care tower is a patient-centric project which incorporates innovative technology and a hospital-of-the-future design. Fulin’s vision to implement evidence-based programs with outcome-driven results led Houston Methodist The Woodlands to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Certification and DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation within two years of the hospital opening. Under Fulin’s leadership, the hospital continues to achieve nationwide health care accolades based on quality and patient safety, including the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Program Certification. In addition, Fulin is actively involved in the community, serving as a board member for The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership, Executive Leadership Committee and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Montgomery County. He is an active participant in many local, not-for-profit organizations and was a 2019 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County. Prior to joining Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Fulin served as Associate Chief Operating Officer for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, owned by HCA, Inc. Fulin has extensive leadership experience with HCA, Inc., including previous leadership positions at Pearland Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Policy and Administration from Pennsylvania State University, Fulin subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Fulin resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and two children.

Houston Methodist Cypress

SVP and CEO

Trent Fulin

SVP and CEO, Houston Methodist Cypress

Cory Burkhalter

Principal, O'Donnell/Snider Construction

Babak Zare

Director of Construction Operations, Harris Health System

Paul Whitson

Senior Principal, Regional Leader of Healthcare, HOK

Matt Sullivan

Matt's journey is a testament to the power of mentorship and dedication. Born and raised in Pasadena, Texas, he graduated from Deer Park High School in 1997. His youth was marked by active participation in Scouting, earning his Eagle Scout rank at just 15, and contributing as a staffer in various summer and winter camps. Additionally, he was a three-year letterman on the DPHS track team. Post high school, Matt enlisted in the US Navy, where he served for six years. During his service, he was forward deployed to the Persian Gulf in 2003 and 2005 onboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68), supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. By the end of his service, Matt had achieved the rank of Machinist Mate 1st Class, Nuclear Designation, Surface Warfare Specialist, MMN1 (SW), and was honorably discharged. In 2007, Matt began his career in the HVAC industry by changing air filters for a small mechanical contracting firm. His hard work and dedication saw him progress from fieldwork to office roles, learning project estimation along the way. Eventually, he joined Way Engineering and within a year, he was promoted to Vice President. In his current role, Matt oversees all Business Development and Marketing activities. He also mentors young Project and Assistant Project Managers and contributes to preconstruction efforts by sharing his extensive operational experience. Matt attributes his success to the mentors who guided him and is committed to mentoring others in turn. He believes in the impact of mentorship and strives to support and develop those around him. Matt is married to Natalie, whom he met during his Navy days, and they have been married since 2008. They have two sons, ages 12 and 9, who are active in scouts and gymnastics. The family enjoys traveling, watching movies, and cherishing their time together as they watch their boys grow up.

Way Engineering

Vice President

Moderator

Matt Sullivan

Vice President, Way Engineering

Adapting to Changing Regulatory Standards: Navigating Healthcare Facility Design Compliance

Jill Pearsall

Former SVP, Facilities Planning; Dev. and Real Estate, Texas Children's Hospital

Bhargav Goswami

Director, Facilities Planning Services, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Lauren Amber Prestenbach

Principal, Director of Interiors, Powers Brown Architecture

Joey Khaled

Preconstruction Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Moderator

Robert Rodgers

Vice President, Thornton Tomasetti

The Future of Healthcare Delivery: How Real Estate Will Shape the Next Generation of Healthcare in Houston

Gaurav Khadse

Assistant VP, Facilities Planning and Development, Texas Children's Hospital

Michael Toftely

Principal Consultant, Toftely Construction Services

D. Kirk Guilanshah

Kirk joined Memorial Hermann in the summer of 2005, and through his tenure at MHHS his responsibilities have expanded to include:  The financial and operational success of 6 million square feet of owned or leased MOB and Office real estate assets.  Site selection and development of various campus and retail healthcare locations  Operationally responsible for third-party leased properties, comprised of 37 MOB’s, 200 + retail and warehouse locations in the greater Houston region.  Asset management of various raw land, timber, mineral, aviation, and reversionary properties.  Corporate facilities management for 650,000 square feet and 3,500 FTE’s Kirk has over 30 years of commercial, retail, and industrial real estate experience. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann, he served as Vice President of corporate dispositions at The Staubach Company where he marketed and managed commercial programs. He also assisted in the development, leasing and management of numerous Class A Mixed-use properties for more than six years as Vice President for the Dienna Nelson Augustine Company in Houston. His diverse portfolio included joint venture, and institutional owned commercial / industrial properties. Kirk holds the CCIM and CPM professional accreditations, a Texas Real Estate Broker license and earned his bachelor’s in business administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Community roles include board membership with Houston Area Urban League, board membership with the Harris Co Memorial Management District, executive board member for Spring Branch Education Foundation and committee member within the Memorial Hermann Community Benefits Impact Fund for affordable housing. Kirk is a fourth generation Texan and native Houstonian. When not working, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife Lorena and son Thomas.

Memorial Hermann Health System

VP, Real Estate

D. Kirk Guilanshah

VP, Real Estate, Memorial Hermann Health System

Mike Kacal

Houston Healthcare Leader, DPR Construction

Moderator

Carl Butler

Senior Project Manager, Browne McGregor Architects, Inc.

Venue

Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker St
Houston, TX 77010

Networking: Texas E-F Foyer
Content: Ballroom Texas F-H

Parking Information:

• Discounted Event Self-Parking Rate Of $18.00 Per Vehicle (Standard Overnight Parking Rates Apply)
• Discounted Valet Parking Rate Of $36.00 Per Vehicle (For Up To 6-Hours; Standard Valet Parking Rates Apply For vehicles Parked 6+ Hours)

• Avenida Central Garage
o Located at 1002 Avenida de las Americas, along Discovery Green, Avenida Central is an underground garage with easy access to Avenida Plaza and Discovery Green.
• 2-4 hours: $20.00
• 4-6 hours: $25.00
• Daily Max: $35.00

• 1603 Rusk St Parking
o Outdoor parking behind the hotel. Rates vary based on events in the surrounding area. Minimum rate is $7.00/day.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Patient-Centered Care: Trends Shaping Industry Decision Making The latest trends in patient-centered care and how they are influencing decision-making processes in the healthcare industry. Gain valuable insights into delivering exceptional patient experiences while meeting evolving healthcare needs from Houston's top healthcare leaders.
9:45 AM 10:30 AM	Developing and Investing in Healthcare Facilities: Risks, Returns, and Opportunities The risks, returns, and lucrative opportunities in healthcare real estate investment. Industry experts will share their experiences and strategies for maximizing returns while navigating the unique dynamics of the healthcare real estate market.
10:30 AM 10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	The Impact of Technology on Healthcare: How Digitalization Is Changing the Landscape Technological advancements reshaping the healthcare real estate landscape. Discover the impact of digitalization, telemedicine, smart buildings, and other innovative technologies on the design, operations, and patient experience within healthcare facilities.
11:30 AM 12:15 PM	Revitalizing Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Renovating, Updating, and Repositioning Properties Uncover effective strategies for revitalizing healthcare facilities to meet the changing demands of patients and providers. Explore renovation, modernization, and repositioning approaches that enhance the functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics of healthcare properties.
12:15 PM 1:15 PM	Lunch and Networking
1:15 PM 2:00 PM	Adapting to Changing Regulatory Standards: Navigating Healthcare Facility Design Compliance A comprehensive overview of recent and anticipated changes in healthcare regulations and standards impacting facility design, and the challenges they pose for architects, designers, and healthcare administrators.
2:00 PM 2:45 PM	The Future of Healthcare Delivery: How Real Estate Will Shape the Next Generation of Healthcare in Houston The future of healthcare delivery and the transformative role of real estate in shaping the next generation of healthcare in Houston. Understanding the emerging trends, technologies, and innovative design concepts that will drive healthcare forward.
2:45 PM 3:00 PM	Closing Networking

What You'll Learn at this Commercial Real Estate Healthcare Event

What specific examples of patient-centered care initiatives have successfully influenced decision-making processes in the healthcare industry? How have these initiatives improved patient experiences and outcomes while meeting evolving healthcare needs?
What are the risks, returns and lucrative opportunities associated with healthcare real estate investment? How can industry experts maximize returns while navigating the unique dynamics of the Houston healthcare real estate market?
In what ways is technology reshaping the healthcare real estate landscape? How are digitalization, telemedicine and smart building technology impacting the design, operations and patient experience within healthcare facilities?
What are effective strategies for revitalizing healthcare facilities to meet the changing demands of patients and providers? How can renovation, modernization and repositioning approaches enhance functionality, sustainability and aesthetics?
What are the primary factors driving the growing demand for medical office buildings (MOBs) and ambulatory care centers (ACCs) in Houston and how do these factors differ from other regions? What are the market dynamics and tenant requirements for these spaces and how can successful development and management strategies be employed?
How important is location selection when developing MOBs and ACCs in Houston? What factors should developers consider in choosing the ideal location?
How does real estate play a transformative role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Houston? What emerging trends, technologies and innovative design concepts are driving healthcare forward and reshaping the industry?
What are some examples of cutting-edge technologies being implemented in healthcare facilities to enhance efficiency and patient care? How are these technologies being integrated into existing infrastructure and operations?

How You'll Do More Business: Attend this Houston CRE Healthcare-focused event to stay ahead of industry trends, gain insights into patient-centered care and understand how these trends shape decision-making processes. Uncover an array of lucrative investment opportunities in the thriving local healthcare real estate sector, guided by seasoned experts who will reveal strategies for maximizing returns in the dynamic market landscape. Hear from our expert speakers on how to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for medical office buildings and ambulatory care centers, and the key to strategically positioning yourself in the heart of Houston's healthcare landscape.

We will cover everything from visionary design concepts, to exploring emerging trends and technologies that will propel the industry forward. Forge invaluable connections with influential industry leaders, broaden your network, and solidify your gain forward-thinking insights into Houston's ever-evolving healthcare industry. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the most exciting healthcare event in commercial real estate this year!

Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, healthcare systems, operators, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and technology leaders.

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