healthcare trust of america, inc. (nyse: hta) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (reit) that acquires, owns, and operates medical office buildings. over the last ten years since its formation in 2006, the company has invested $3.6 billion in medical office buildings comprising 15.4 million square feet across 28 states. hta has a consistent track record of generating shareholder returns and listed on the new york stock exchange in june of 2012. hta invests in key markets with above average growth and healthcare infrastructure that is capable of servicing long-term patient demand. within each key market, hta focuses on acquiring medical office buildings on health system campuses, in community-core locations, or around university medical centers. the portfolio consists of medical office buildings that are core-critical, a key part of the integrated delivery of healthcare, and that continue to complement the company’s institutional asset management and leasing platform. ht