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.

Chicago – October 17, 2026 -- Early-tenure attrition at key Advocate Health sites fell from more than 70% to as low as 16% after the system added coaching for new hires. The result is one of several outcomes in a Brandon Hall Group review of 27 HCM Excellence Awards Excellence in Practice blueprints from 11 patient-care organizations. The firm presented the review at the WMHH Summit in Chicago.