Then and Now – Changes & Trends in the Medical Industry

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Then and Now

Changes & Trends in the Medical Industry

Presented by 

Richard Tondre, CEA – Equipment Appraisal Group, Inc

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:00 pm Eastern Time

Registration closes on Tuesday, August 11

What You'll Learn

Then and Now: Changes & Trends in the Medical Industry explores how healthcare facilities have evolved through changing care models, emerging technologies, and shifting economic pressures. The presentation examines trends such as the growth of outpatient care, micro hospitals, advances in medical imaging and information technology, hospital construction and closure trends, and the impact these changes have on property assessment and valuation. Attendees will gain practical insights into today's healthcare environment and the unique challenges it presents for assessing officers and appraisal professionals.

• Trends in Healthcare 
• Advancements in Medical Technology 
• Impact on Value 
• Cost and Market Approach Examples

Meet the Expert

Richard Tondre’s professional career began in 1988 when he began working in commercial and residential construction as an Estimator for section ten specialty construction items with a subcontracting construction company. In 1989-1990 he obtained his certification as an EMT and EMT-I to work on ambulance crews and served as a volunteer first responder and fire fighter for local Bexar County agencies. These skills transitioned to working as a medical assistant and clinic manager when in 1989 he began managing and structuring the developing HMO and PPO medical groups in the San Antonio and surrounding area. Mr. Tondre served as the Operations Manager for the Central Texas Blood and Tissue Center (CTBTC) Blood Bank and as a Regional Development Coordinator for the CTBTC tissue Bank. In 2002, Mr. Tondre accepted a role as Manager and Director of the Nix Health Care System’s Materials Management Department where he served in this role for 13 years.

Mr. Tondre has completed the Machinery Technical Specialties fundamental courses for the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), ASA Ethics coarse, and USPAP. He is pursuing his accreditation as an ASA accredited member and received his Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers Certified Equipment Appraiser Certification. Mr. Tondre has performed valuations across the United States. He has also been a Presenter for the ASA 2022 11th Annual Equipment Valuation Conference, a Presenter for the 2023 Annual Equipment Valuation Conference, Presenter at the 2024 International Conference; class instructor for the 2024 ASA ME213 Principles of Healthcare Valuation coarse, and a Presenter at the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers in 2024.

His appraisal experience has expanded to include valuations of a variety of industrial, commercial and institutional properties including, but not limited to:

· Asphalt and Paving

· Automotive Paint & Body Shops

· Biofuel, Oil and Gas

· Bulk Distribution Facilities and Fleets

· Commercial Laundromat

· Concrete Forms & Fabrication

· Construction

· Farm and Ranch Equipment

· Tower Cranes and 

· Healthcare Services & Medical Devices

· Hotel and Hospitality Industry

· Leasing

· Light Gauge Fabrication and Manufacturing

· Millwork Production

· Modular Office Buildings and Indoor Shooting Ranges

· Restaurants and Food Services

· Tower Cranes and

· Transportation

After registering, instructions to join the call will be emailed to you the day before the webinar. This webinar is open and free to AMEA and MDNA members only.

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