Ventas Chairman and CEO Named One of Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People for 2015 by Modern Healthcare

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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