Health Systems Target Retail Sites, Own Core Assets, Track Per-Site Returns
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Boston – October 21, 2026 -- Health systems are hunting for abandoned pharmacy locations and retail end caps to convert into outpatient clinics, while shifting toward ownership of core real estate in proven markets, according to takeaways from Colliers' annual National Healthcare Conference held October 8.
The event drew brokers, health system executives, developers and investors. Hall Render shareholder Andrew Dick presented on emerging trends in health care real estate. Two other sessions covered provider portfolio strategy and the economy.