healthcare realty trust is a real estate investment trust that integrates owning, managing, financing, and developing properties associated with the delivery of outpatient healthcare services throughout the united states. the company’s portfolio of medical office and outpatient properties is diversified by geographic location, physician specialties, and healthcare system affiliation. healthcare realty seeks to own and operate medical-related facilities that produce stable and growing rental income. the company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in nashville, tennessee.