(Indianapolis, Ind. ‒ Nov. 18, 2015) Indianapolis-based commercial real estate developer Duke Realty announced that John Marshall, Vice President, National Healthcare Strategy and Development, will serve as an expert moderator for a panel discussion at the RealShare Healthcare Real Estate Conference, Dec. 2-3, 2015 at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Mr. Marshal's session, 'Health System Consolidation: Strategies, Solutions and Opportunities,' is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9:35 to 10:20 a.m. Confirmed panelists to date include:

  • Michael Canniff, Senior Director - Real Estate with Ascension Health;
  • Cleve Haralson, Division Vice President, Development and Construction with Centerre Healthcare; and
  • Steve Horn, National Director of Property Management with Catholic Health Initiatives.

Mr. Marshall noted, 'Our session will include insights from both national and local providers on consolidation, and a discussion of how the goals and priorities of large systems differ from those of smaller systems. Attendees will leave the session with new ideas and useful, real-world strategies and solutions they can use to grow and enhance their healthcare real estate businesses.'

The eighth annual RealShare Healthcare Real Estate Conference will give real estate professionals the opportunity to network and hear from experts on what changes systems are making to strengthen their sustainability, how satellite facilities are driving development demand, which techniques they can use to meet the needs of providers, and much more.

About Duke Realty

Duke Realty is a national commercial real estate company specializing in the ownership, management and development of medical office properties, complemented by a large portfolio of industrial assets. Duke Realty (NYSE:DRE) owns, maintains an interest in or has under development more than 141.1 million square feet of space in more than 22 top-tier markets nationwide.

The healthcare segment of Duke Realty's portfolio totals more than 6.4 million square feet, and includes properties ranging from medical office buildings to rehabilitation facilities and from ambulatory care centers with diagnostics, oncology and surgery services to one of the nation's largest cancer centers. Duke Realty also has on-staff a team of healthcare professionals who are well-versed in the unique demands of medical providers and have proven experience in providing hospitals and physician groups comprehensive planning, development, ownership and facility management services. More information about Duke Realty's healthcare real estate capabilities is available at www.dukerealty.com /healthcare. Duke Realty also can be followed on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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