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Proprietary Research
Pioneering Research: The Cornerstone of Our Expertise
At SPHERE, our commitment to excellence extends beyond data analytics to encompass groundbreaking proprietary research. Our multifaceted team of physicians, public health experts, mathematicians, and data scientists collaborates to produce insights that shape the future of healthcare real estate.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Our research team’s diverse backgrounds allow us to approach healthcare challenges from multiple angles. This unique combination of skills enables us to produce research that is both academically rigorous and practically applicable to real-world healthcare scenarios.
Physicians bring clinical expertise and understanding of patient needs
Public health experts provide context and interpretation of public health statistics and their implications
Mathematicians develop sophisticated models for trend analysis
Data scientists transform raw data into actionable intelligence
Extensive Research Portfolio
Advancing Healthcare Real Estate with Key Research Collaborations
Over the years, SPHERE has generated a substantial body of research and white papers, establishing ourselves as thought leaders in healthcare real estate investments. Our commitment to advancing knowledge in public health extends to collaborations with prestigious institutions. For instance, our work with the Yale School of Public Health has yielded valuable insights into various aspects of healthcare delivery and its relationship to the built environment.
Our work spans a wide range of critical topics:
- Life expectancy trends and their impact on healthcare demand
- Motor vehicle accidents and their implications for emergency care facilities
- Workforce housing solutions for health systems
- Transforming the built environment of hospitals for improved patient outcomes
- The role and future of Free-Standing Emergency Departments
- Evolving needs in Post-Acute Care Hospitals
- Specialized facilities for children with autism
- Innovations in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Impact on Healthcare Operations
Our research goes beyond theoretical frameworks to provide practical insights for healthcare providers. A notable example is our study on the impact of real estate asset ownership on the margins of short-term acute care hospitals in the US. This research has provided valuable guidance for healthcare systems in optimizing their real estate strategies to improve financial performance.
Innovative Frameworks for Health Systems
In addition to our research, we have developed innovative frameworks that address the financial and operational challenges faced by health systems.
Notably, our Asset Smart Funding Model and Healthcare Asset Optimization Model (HAOM) are designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare real estate management:
Asset Smart Funding Model:
This model blends the use of third-party capital with a unique ‘quasi-ownership’ approach, enabling health systems to maintain ownership benefits without the financial strain. It involves a joint venture structure that allows for strategic recapitalization, ensuring sustained control and participation in asset appreciation.
Healthcare Asset Optimization Model (HAOM):
This comprehensive tool assesses and restores the performance of hospitals’ physical footprints. It helps healthcare leaders evaluate their care networks, optimize their real estate assets, and improve operational efficiency. The HAOM framework is built on three tiers, two analytical dimensions, and three data layers, providing a robust methodology for enhancing healthcare asset management.
Driving Industry Innovation
Through our proprietary research, SPHERE continues to drive innovation in healthcare real estate. Our findings inform not only our investment strategies but also contribute to the broader dialogue on improving healthcare delivery and infrastructure. By combining cutting-edge data analytics with in-depth proprietary research, SPHERE remains at the forefront of healthcare real estate investment, consistently identifying opportunities that others may overlook and providing unparalleled value to our partners and investors.