Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking
5th Arizona
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit
5 Hours CEU Education + 2 Hours Networking
Presented by
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute | AMFP | National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
Future of Healthcare Facilities
Tackling Aging Infrastructure, Rising Demand, and New Care Models
Planning, Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operation of
Hospitals | Clinics | ASCs | MOBs | Tele, Home & Mobile Health | Non-Clinical | Academic & Research
​Five Hours CEU & Two Hours Networking
AIA HSW | AHA | CHFM | CHC | CHESP | Engineers PDH
February 27, 2025
ASU SkySong​​​
Building 3, 1st Floor, Synergy Ballrooms I & II
1475 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
​7:45 am to 8:45 am Registration & Networking
8:45 am to 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions
9:00 am to 3:30 pm Program-Lunch Included
â–º REGISTRATION
Group discounts of 25% are available during the registration process. To qualify, register 4 or more attendees at the same time & under one account. The discount will be displayed on the final payment page.
Through Jan 29
Non-AMFP Members
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AMFP Members
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Healthcare/Academic System Employees
$179
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$109
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$ 59
Jan 30 - Feb 19
$229
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$149
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$ 79
Feb 20 - Feb 26
$289
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$189
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$ 99
At the Door Feb 27
$319
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$319
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$319
Because things happen... Purchase protection is now available when you register for this summit.
An executive summary & presentation materials are provided to Summit attendees.
â–º EARN 5 CEU HOURS
AIA HSW | AHA | CHFM | CHC | CHESP | Engineers PDH
â–º SESSIONS: INFORMATION YOU CAN USE NOW & IN THE FUTURE
The Summit’s agenda is organized into four key themes:
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Innovative Ideas
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Emerging Best Practices
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Advancing Care Delivery Models Across Diverse Communities
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Leveraging Technology​
We are currently assembling a roster of speakers to share the latest on planning, real estate, design, construction, and operations of healthcare and life science facilities. Discover the emerging trends, strategies, and technologies reshaping the industry. Network with your industry peers. Earn CEU credits. Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day.
â–º INNOVATIVE IDEAS
The Art of Big Projects: Managing Scope, Schedule, Cost, Execution, Expectations & Ghosts
Take a deep dive into the intricacy of planning, designing, approval, building, and meeting community needs for mega projects. Get an insider’s perspective of what works and doesn’t. Understand why and how important people are to a project’s success or failure.
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Steven Eiss, VP Construction & Real Estate Development, Northern Arizona Healthcare​
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Robert Feldbauer, Chief Facilities & Real Estate Officer, Children’s Health, Dallas; National President-Elect of AMFP
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Bill Smith, Senior Director, Construction Projects, Banner
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John Smith, Principal, Page




Healthcare 2040 and Beyond: Impact of Time, Age, Money, and Technology
Effective capital planning decisions are critical to the financial survival of every U.S. healthcare organization. See how six factors can impact the way our healthcare system functions. Explore why each of these evolving forces are shaping its future. Understand how each one of the forces can propel similar projects in different directions. Learn how the mix of these variables will impact the way we plan, locate, design, build, operate, and finance every healthcare facility.
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Tara Brown, AIA, NOMA, RScP, LMC, FFC, Health Principal, HDR
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Jon Crane, FAIA, LEED AP, Senior Vice President, Director, Translational Health Sciences, HDR


â–º EMERGING BEST PRACTICES
What’s in the Cards for Healthcare Real Estate: 2025 to 2035
Explore which factors are now driving future healthcare real estate decision. Learn why market forces and evolving care delivery models are causing healthcare providers to adjust their real estate strategies. Understand how short and long-term demographic and financial issues are changing how healthcare projects are being conceived, planned, developed, financed and owned.
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Bettina R. Hunt, CCIM, CPM, Senior Vice President Leasing, American Healthcare REIT
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Julie A. Johnson, CCIM, Executive Vice President, Colliers International
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​Sheila Schmidt, Managing Director, Strategy & Development, Meridian
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Another speaker TBA




Designing for Security in an Era of Increased Violence
The safety of staff and patients is a top priority for healthcare facilities. Explore how to integrate design, people, procedures, hardware, technology, even landscaping to create cost effective security. Hear how the early involvement of security professionals can reduce costs and avoid tragic situations.
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Todd Larson, EdD, MSL, FABC, Consultant, HonorHealth; former Vice Chair, Arizona IAHSS Chapter
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Richard Slavin, Assistant Police Chief, Scottsdale Police Department
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Darren Viner, Security Director, HonorHealth
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Marcus Williams, CHSS, CPP, PSP, Senior Security Manager, Mayo Clinic




â–º ADVANCING CARE DELIVERY MODELS ACROSS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Crisis Care Centers: Transforming Behavioral Health Treatment
The increasing volume of patients suffering a mental health crisis is causing healthcare systems to rethink their approach. The traditional emergency department is proving to be ill-equipped to provide proper care. Explore a new delivery model. Discover the ideal locations for these facilities. See how the various design elements come together with early collaboration between designers, clinicians, and regulatory bodies.
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Cassie Leavitt, Senior Vice President, Connections Health Solutions
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Robyn Linstrom, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, Senior Associate, Senior Medical Planner, Behavioral Health SME, Stantec


Keys to Well Rounded Healthcare Services on Tribal Properties
Arizona has the third largest American Indian population in the U.S. Over of half the state’s counties include reservation lands and 15 percent of its rural population are American Indians. Explore the existing hurdles, the strategies, tactics, and infrastructure needed to provide healthcare services on tribal properties.
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Daune Cardenas, Chief Executive Officer, Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation

â–º LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
Speed to Market: Design, Engineering, Management, and Economics of Modularity & Industrialized Construction
The need to shorten the time to design and build healthcare facilities has never been greater. Yet, the complexity of healthcare facilities has increased dramatically. Explore the management strategies, tactics, and practices that deliver results. Understand how to leverage universal plan, modularity, industrialized construction, and technology for improved results in quality, schedule, and budget.
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Matt Gaskin, West Business Unit Leader, SurePods
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Josh Mensinger, Vice President of Integrated Solutions, DIRTT
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Sally Mizell, Principal & Founder, ICG Consulting
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Nihar Topkar, PreConstruction Leader, Digital Building Components
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Another panelist TBA





Using Cleanroom Technology to Improve Critical Environments in Healthcare
The high-tech industry is relentless in finding ways to improve quality while doing it faster and often for less. Learn how cleanroom methodologies can enhance the design, construction, performance, and maintenance of operating rooms, procedure rooms, exam rooms, and pharmacies.
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Cliff Yahnke, PhD, Chief Science Officer, SLD Technologies

Eight Common Traps When Evaluating Technology for Healthcare Projects
Technology takes many forms and occurs in many places in designing, building and operating healthcare facilities. Understand the steps to take in assessing any technology successfully. Learn how to get executive buy in. Discover how to avoid the traps that derail projects and undermine careers.
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Brian Weldy, CEO, Demand Inspired; Formerly VP of Engineering and Facility Management, HCA Healthcare

â–º MEET HEALTHCARE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEADERS
Senior Healthcare System Leaders | PDC & Facility Managers | Security Directors | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Program Managers | MOB & Clinic Owners | Developers | Real Estate Brokers | Property Managers | Attorneys
â–º SPONSORSHIP & SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES
To become a Sponsor/Participating Partner: Glenn Fischer, 971-219-0563, gfischer@squarefootage.net
For Requests to Present or Obtain Panel Seat Consideration: Alan Whitson, RPA, awhitson@squarefootage.net
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â–º VENUE
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PRESENTED BY
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, AMFP, and these National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
