The Move, Season 1, Episode 6
About This Episode
Healthcare real estate isn’t a niche anymore — it’s become essential. In this episode, we dig into why design is the X-factor that separates facilities investors fight over from ones that sit on the market.
Steve Christoff (Senior Vice President of Design Innovation at NexCore) has spent his career designing high-performance medical spaces that actually work. He breaks down the three forces reshaping healthcare design right now: technology, demographics, and regulation.
But the most compelling insight? Buildings that make patients feel better actually perform better — for providers and investors alike.
This episode explores how thoughtful design drives patient behavior, improves outcomes, and creates operational efficiency that shows up on the balance sheet. It’s not just about looking good. It’s about building spaces where healthcare actually happens the way it should.
If you’re investing in healthcare real estate without thinking about design, you’re missing half the equation.
Key Themes and Takeaways
- Design is the X-factor investors overlook. The difference between facilities that attract competition and those that sit on the market often comes down to how thoughtfully the space was designed from the start.
- Three forces are reshaping healthcare design. Technology, demographics, and regulation are converging to change what effective medical facilities look like — and what they need to deliver.
- Buildings that feel better perform better. Spaces designed to improve the patient experience don’t just support healing — they drive operational efficiency and financial returns that show up on the balance sheet.
- Good design solves for both patients and providers. Effective healthcare environments address the distinct needs of everyone who uses them, creating conditions where care happens the way it should.
- Adaptability is no longer optional. As demographics shift and technology evolves, facilities must be designed to flex with changing demands — not lock providers into yesterday’s model of care delivery.
- This isn’t about aesthetics. Design in healthcare real estate is about function, connection, and outcomes.
Chapters
- 00:03 – Introduction to Healthcare Real Estate
- 01:19 – Design and Investment in Healthcare
- 10:17 – Understanding Patient and Provider Needs in Healthcare Design
- 18:53 – Transitioning to Senior Living Design
- 25:29 – The Importance of Intentional Design in Community Spaces
- 29:21 – Understanding the Importance of Design in Healthcare Real Estate
About the Hosts
Jarrod Daddis is President and Managing Partner at NexCore Group, where he leads strategic and operational functions across the company’s eleven offices.
With 27 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, and seniors housing real estate development, Jarrod has transacted billions of dollars in real estate while building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
Connect with Jarrod Daddis on LinkedIn.
Michael Ray is Chief Investment Officer at NexCore Group, where he leads the company’s investment and capitalization strategies.
With a background as a private equity attorney and real estate investment professional, Michael specializes in creating deal structures that drive strategic alignment and positive outcomes for physicians and capital partners alike.
Connect with Michael Ray on LinkedIn.
About the Guest
Steve Christoff is Senior Vice President of Design Innovation at NexCore Group, where he leads programming and planning for ambulatory care facilities.
With more than 30 years of healthcare design experience and over 5 million square feet of completed ambulatory projects, Steve specializes in creating high-performance spaces that support successful care delivery models and enhance the experience for both patients and care teams.
You can connect with Steve Christoff on LinkedIn.