The Las Vegas Chapter of SMPS hosted a panel last week discussing the state of healthcare, recent project announcements and an outlook on future healthcare development. Moderated by Rebekah Morris, President & Founder of NVBEX, the panel was comprised of:
- Missy Braman, Senior Economic Development Specialist for the City of Las Vegas Economic & Urban Development Department, Las Vegas Medical District;
- Dr. Renee Coffman, President and Co-Founder of Roseman University of Health Sciences;
- Elizabeth Lopez, MBA, CEcD, VP of Business Development & Strategy for Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), and
- Diego Trujillo, Chief Executive Officer for Las Vegas HEALS.
By all available measures and rankings, Las Vegas healthcare is not the brightest light on the Strip. Nevada is ranked in the bottom 10 states for overall population health and access to healthcare.
Dr. Coffman described the region’s healthcare as “getting better,” while Trujillo called it “fragmented.” Both Braman and Lopez described a region that has experienced significant population growth, with healthcare systems straining to keep up.
Despite legislators and the overall community caring deeply about healthcare, the focus typically looks for a singular answer to fix a multifaceted problem.
When asked what role each of the panelists plays in improving healthcare, the perspectives and answers varied. Trujillo is working to coordinate disparate entities and bring awareness to the complex issues facing healthcare. He stated that asking only healthcare executives at only very large healthcare providers excludes most of the workforce, who see very different issues and challenges than the executive team.
Dr. Coffman is working to increase the healthcare workforce, stating that Roseman University has continued to expand in response to community needs.
Both Lopez and Braman highlighted their efforts to bring new companies to the region, bioscience and healthcare being prime areas of focus.
Multiple Recent Project Announcements Bode Well
The region has experienced notable recent wins as public agencies and private firms coordinate, collaborate and work together to improve healthcare for the area.
Examples include Roseman Bioventures, a 120KSF incubator space for bioscience startups, opened last month. Intermountain Health will soon break ground on the region’s first dedicated children’s hospital. (NVBEX: July 12, 2025; Nov. 19, 2025) Roseman University is also planning a new Roseman University College of Veterinary Medicine in Henderson. (NVBEX; March 9)
Projects in the Las Vegas Medical District
Braman recapped CLV Medical District projects, which were a highlight of the panel discussion. The projects are mostly developer-led, and the schedule will depend on market conditions, including pre-leasing commitments.
- Eterno Hotel – Schulman Properties is the owner and developer of the mixed-use hotel & condo tower. (NVBEX: May 1, 2025; Sept. 11, 2025)
- NHBC facility – 34KSF, $44M, a public-private partnership with the City of Las Vegas, State of NV, and operated by UMC. (NVBEX; Oct. 30, 2025)
- Parting Seas – 11-acres, 85KSF+, $100M, Class A Medical Office. (NVBEX; Feb. 10)
- The Oscar by CEDARst Cos. – 236 units of multifamily with ground-level retail. (NVBEX; March 27)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton – Five-story, 124-room hotel designed for extended stays.
- Symphony Park MOB – Prospect St. (NVBEX; Aug. 14, 2025)
Healthcare in Southern Nevada Rises
While there is significant work to be done, the panel continued to hit on the positive trajectory of healthcare in the region. To see continued improvement in the space, not only will providers have to improve coordination and collaboration, but the public sector will have to continue to invest public dollars, pass smart legislation that improves retention of doctors in residency, and improve the environment for providing this critical need to Southern Nevada.
