LOS ANGELES, Calif. — CBRE Group, Inc. has recently acquired KLMK Group. The company, which is based in Richmond, Va., serves healthcare systems throughout the U.S.
“This is a time of dramatic change for healthcare service providers. Adding KLMK Group’s premier professionals to the CBRE Healthcare team will significantly enhance our ability to offer innovative solutions to improve the capital planning process and lower costs, thereby enabling our clients to focus on their central mission of serving their communities,” said Bill Concannon, CEO of CBRE’s Global Corporate Services business.
Healthcare systems are exploring their facility management and capital spending programs for opportunities to reduce costs, monetize assets and improve the overall patient experience. Adding KLMK’s team of consultants to CBRE’s 650 healthcare-focused professionals throughout the U.S. will enhance CBRE’s ability to provide comprehensive solutions to healthcare owners and assist them in maximizing the performance of their facility portfolios.
“Joining forces with CBRE gives our team access to the industry’s most powerful healthcare platform and increases the depth and breadth of services we can provide to hospitals and healthcare systems on a broader geographic base,” said John Kemper, CEO and founding partner of KLMK Group.
KLMK Group will be integrated into CBRE’s Healthcare platform under the direction of Jim Hayden, executive managing director of CBRE Healthcare. John Kemper will become senior managing director and assist Hayden in the integration of the two companies and the enhancement of the CBRE Healthcare platform. The CBRE Healthcare platform provides comprehensive facility solutions to more than 60 major hospitals and healthcare systems and over 4,500 physician practices throughout North America.