Celebrating Over 25 Years of Professional Education & Networking
2nd Annual Kentucky
Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit™â€‹
3.5 Hours CEU Education + 2 Hours Networking
Presented by
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute | AMFP | National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
What's Next for Healthcare Facilities
Addressing Vital Economic, Design, Construction,
Workforce, and Operational Challenges
Planning, Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operation of
Hospitals | Clinics | ASCs | MOBs | Tele, Home & Mobile Health | Non-Clinical | Academic & Research
​3.5 Hours CEU & Two Hours Networking
AIA HSW | Engineers PDH
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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University of Kentucky
Gatton Student Center - Grand Ballroom C
160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506
7:30 am to 8:30 am Registration & Networking
8:30 am to 8:45 am Welcome & Introductions
8:45 am to 2:15 pm Program-Lunch Included
â–º REGISTRATION
The Kentucky Summit was sold out.
Because we were at capacity, we were not able to accept at-the-door registrations.​
â–º EARN 3.5 CEU HOURS | AIA HSW | Engineers PDH
​We issue a Certificate of Attendance for self-reporting and report AIA credits to the American Institute of Architects.
â–º FIVE WAYS YOU WILL BENEFIT
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Explore emerging trends, strategies, technologies, and services & products reshaping healthcare
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Network with your industry peers
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An executive summary & presentation materials are provided to Summit attendees
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Earn 3.5 CEU credits
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Gain valuable insights you can put to work the next day
â–º SUMMIT'S AGENDA ADDRESSES FIVE 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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Adaptive Reuse, Renovations & Flexible Facilities
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Leveraging Technology​​
â–º SESSIONS
Looking Ahead: A Leading Healthcare System’s Strategy & Vision
Delve into the top trends reshaping the future of U.S. healthcare. Realize how these divergent trends impact every healthcare system differently and require unique infrastructure solutions. Leave with the knowledge you need to plan, design, build, and operate healthcare facilities that are more effective, efficient, adaptable, and impactful.
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Rob Edwards, VP & Chief Strategy Officer, UK HealthCare
Evolution of Cancer Care
Cancer care is shifting rapidly toward outpatient delivery, precision therapies, and integrated support services. This panel explores how research insights shape planning and design, how organizations define a “true north” to align clinical and capital priorities, and how teams orchestrate activation and transition for new facilities—including strategies to extend comprehensive cancer services into rural communities.​
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Jenny Hietala, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Vice President Healthcare, Senior Project Manager, HGA
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Krutarth Jain, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, Principal, Champlin | EOP
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Eric Radloff, Vice President, Healthcare, The Walsh Group
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Jennifer Ratner, Executive Director of Facilities Planning, UK HealthCare
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Moderator: Beverly Gamrat, Senior Construction Project Manager, Baptist Health
Big Healthcare Projects: Managing Scope, Schedule, Budget, Execution & Expectations
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 working and isn’t. Understand why and how important people are to a project’s success or failure.
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Sam Claxton, PE, FPE, Principal & Managing Partner, CMTA
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Ragan Fallang, Executive Project Manager, Facilities Design and Construction, The Ohio State University
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Masumeh Garanpayeh, Executive Director, Facilities Planning, UK HealthCare
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Rory MacRae, Vice President, Operations, Suffolk Construction
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Kristin Poldemann, Associate Vice President, Facilities Design and Construction, The Ohio State University
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Moderator: Isaac Martin, MBA, Principal, Regional Director, Stantec
How Great Design Improves the Bottomline!
Because labor is 84% of a hospital’s expenses, it’s vital to understand how design impacts labor productivity every day at every level. Explore how and where cost-effective design, construction, operating strategies, and technology can reduce labor costs, operating costs, and capital costs while maximizing patient care.
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Stephen J. Behnke, MD, MBA, CEO, Lexington Clinic
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Kevin Knue, Executive Vice President, Partner, Bremner Healthcare Real Estate
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Paul Widlarz, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, Healthcare Practice Group Leader, HGA
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Jay Woody, MD, FACEP, Chief Medical Officer & Founder, Intuitive Health
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Moderator: Brian Weldy, CEO, Demand Inspired; Formerly VP of Engineering and Facility Management, HCA Healthcare
​Deep Dive into Renovations, Adaptive Reuse, and Flexible Facilities
The long-term financial viability of a healthcare facility is tied to its ability to quickly and economically adapt to change. Identify the design, construction, operational, and financial considerations required to be flexible. Explore how to deploy modular components and adaptive building systems to transform existing spaces to address a major event, short-term fluctuations, or long-term changes in demand tight.
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Sydney Goetz, System Director, Facilities Planning Operations, UofL Health
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Sean D. McShane, CHOP, CHC, Director, Construction Management & Project Delivery, Norton Healthcare
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Brian Weldy, CEO, Demand Inspired; Formerly VP of Engineering and Facility Management, HCA Healthcare
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Moderator: Jessica Hardin, Partner and Vice President, ID&A
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
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:
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Rod Armstrong, 469-919-2341, rarmstrong@squarefootage.net
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Glenn Fischer, 971-219-0563, gfischer@squarefootage.net
For Requests to Present or Obtain Panel Seat Consideration:
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Alan Whitson, RPA, awhitson@squarefootage.net
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â–º LOCATION
University of Kentucky, Gatton Student Center, Grand Ballroom C, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506
PRESENTED BY
Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute, AMFP, and these National, Regional, and Local Sponsors
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
LUNCHEON HOST
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