Market Insights

It has been said “that aging is a natural process, a journey we all must take – and it is the aging experience that makes the journey worthwhile.” This journey may include acute care, post-acute care services, and eventually senior independent living accommodations. The year 2030 is expected to be a unique demographic turning point in American history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

From improvements in national security to the optimization of transportation routes and manufacturing processes, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have already begun revolutionizing many major industries worldwide – and healthcare is no exception. Healthcare has often been on the forefront of innovation and advancement, and many subsectors have already introduced artificial intelligence capabilities.

As is the case with many things in life, the choice of where seniors get their housing and services is driven heavily by their financial resources. For wealthier individuals, the senior care industry offers many attractive private pay options, including congregate housing with a wide range of service and care levels and professional care ported into a home – whether their own or that of a family member.

Companies today have access to an expanding menu of innovative clean energy alternatives, and choosing the best options will depend upon the unique circumstances of each business.

The retail real estate world is still optimistic yet concerns about a potential market correction are dampening the positivity retail owners and developers felt last year. However even with that threat looming, retail investors plan to keep the deals flowing in 2019 and 2020.

Middle market companies have had a year to react to the 2018 tax reform. Did the savings meet their expectations? What did they do with the savings? To find out about these and other tax reform-related issues, KeyBank surveyed 400 middle market business owners and executives.

According to the CDC’s National Survey of Family Growth, up to one in eight couples will experience infertility, defined as one year of unsuccessful attempts at becoming pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. This exceeds the incidence rates of diabetes (9.4%), asthma (8.3%), and Alzheimer’s (4.4%). Despite the incidence rate, only 15 states mandate that insurers offer coverage for infertility treatments, creating an opportunity for employers to market fertility benefits as a meaningful point of differentiation.

Historically, health systems have delivered acute care services in hospitals and ambulatory facilities. Their business models centralize care delivery in expensive settings to optimize their operations and revenue. In avoiding lower-cost, community-based services, they’ve shown little consideration for consumer access, convenience and service. That dynamic is changing.

The U.S. healthcare industry has been notoriously slow to embrace new payment systems and processes, largely due to the complexity that arises from regulatory and privacy requirements. Only 17% of consumers receive a medical bill electronically, despite over 70% preferring electronic statements.

While our industrial team has consistently maintained a glass-half-full tone around cyclical growth – even as growth comparisons have become more difficult – recent data have moderated that tone slightly.

Affordable housing offers real estate developers a range of financial advantages while also helping local communities. We examine the issues and solutions that can help you navigate this complex field.

With the first tax overhaul in three decades, businesses are positioned for growth and profitability