Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR) (“Ventas”) said today that its Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer Debra A. Cafaro has been named by Modern
Healthcare Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People
in Healthcare for 2015. This is the second time that Ms. Cafaro has been
included in this list, reflecting her influence and stature in the
healthcare industry.
President Barack Obama and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
are at the top of the ranking, which also includes Senate Majority
Leader Mitch McConnell and the CEOs of leading healthcare providers
including Kaiser Permanente, Ascension, HCA and Advocate Health Care.
Ms. Cafaro is the only executive from the real estate industry to be
included in the Modern Healthcare ranking, which is compiled annually
based on voting from the magazine’s readers
“I am honored to join this esteemed group of leaders. At Ventas, we
strive to innovate and lead in the dynamic healthcare sector. Our goal
is to support quality healthcare providers as they grow market share,
improve efficiency and enhance patient experiences and outcomes,” Ms.
Cafaro said. “As dedicated capital partners focused on healthcare,
Ventas can help those on the front lines of healthcare delivery fulfill
their core mission to serve their patients, physicians and communities.”
Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a leading real estate investment
trust. Its diverse portfolio of nearly 1,300 assets in the United
States, Canada and the United Kingdom consists of seniors housing
communities, medical office buildings, skilled nursing facilities,
hospitals and other properties. Through its Lillibridge subsidiary,
Ventas provides management, leasing, marketing, facility development and
advisory services to highly rated hospitals and health systems
throughout the United States. More information about Ventas and
Lillibridge can be found at www.ventasreit.com
and www.lillibridge.com.
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