CBRE Group, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired KLMK Group, a Virginia-based provider of facility consulting, project advisory and facility activation solutions to the healthcare industry. The company serves healthcare systems through 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," says Bill Concannon, CEO of CBRE's Global Corporate Services business.

CBRE assists healthcare systems and providers with reducing costs, monetizing assets and improving overall patient experience. KLMK's consultants will be joining CBRE's 650 healthcare-focused professionals across the U.S. KLMK Group will be integrated into CBRE's Healthcare platform. CBRE Healthcare provides facility solutions to more than 60 hospitals and healthcare systems and more than 4,500 physician practices across North America.

"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," says John Kemper, CEO and founding partner of KLMK Group.

CBRE Group is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, in terms of 2012 revenue. The company has approximately 37,000 employees.