Chris Candelari is a Manager with Capital Healthcare Planning who has experience developing actionable strategies for healthcare clients.  He brings value to his clients by delivering analysis and insights that inform the decision-making process. His experience includes program development, master facilities planning, ambulatory planning, strategic assessments, and mergers and acquisitions planning. Chris guides his clients using data-driven analyses and up-to-date market research. His focus on understanding his clients’ commitments to their communities allows him to act as a fiduciary when providing his recommendations. Chris has lead strategies for projects including ambulatory network plans, capital planning, and feasibility studies in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Chris’ recent projects include ambulatory planning in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Virginia markets.

Prior to joining Capital, Chris worked in the healthcare industry where he supported the management of hospitals in Texas and Arizona. He has previous experience with mergers and acquisitions supporting clients in the healthcare information technology market. Chris holds a Bachelor’s from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s from the University of Houston. He enjoys UT football games and weekend trips spending time with family on Lake Travis.