SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE:HTA) ("HTA") announced today that Chairman, CEO and President Scott D. Peters was interviewed March 18 by the MarketWatch Radio Network to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is driving the real estate needs for physicians across the U.S.

As a leading owner of medical office buildings in the United States, Mr. Peters provided his insight about the ongoing changes occurring in the healthcare real estate sector across the U.S. The interview can be found at www.htareit.com.

The interview will also be aired March 22 on more than 150 affiliates that MarketWatch Radio supplies its business news. A list of local radio stations can be found at marketwatch.com/radio.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE:HTA) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust and a leading owner of medical office buildings. HTA is a full-service real estate company focused on acquiring, owning and operating high-quality medical office buildings that are predominantly located on or aligned with campuses of nationally or regionally recognized healthcare systems in the U.S. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has invested approximately $3.0 billion to build a portfolio of properties that is comprised of approximately 14.1 million square feet of gross leasable area located in 27 states. It operates its properties through regional offices in Albany, Atlanta, Boston, Charleston, Dallas, Indianapolis and Scottsdale. For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com.

Financial Contact:
Kellie S. Pruitt
Chief Financial Officer
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
480.258.6637
kelliepruitt@htareit.com

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