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Firearm deaths and threats have escalated, further straining precious healthcare resources for health systems, communities, and patients—impacting patient and staff wellbeing, capacity, and costs.

Health systems feel the strain of ongoing gun violence epidemic—and new policies could make it worse

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Health systems increasingly join consortiums to create innovative solutions to mounting challenges

As health systems face immense challenges, many are combining forces to create innovative solutions for better, more sustainable care delivery. We discuss some of the latest collaborations.

2025 Pride Month begins amid federal rollbacks on LGBTQIA+ rights and healthcare

Health systems face difficult decisions based on new rules and restrictions, which may leave many community members with few local options for gender-affirming care.

Policy uncertainties and persistent care barriers put mental health programs in flux

 During Mental Health Awareness Month, recent federal policy developments have brought renewed uncertainty to the future of behavioral healthcare access nationwide.

New study finds rural hospital closures can lead to higher inpatient pricing at nearby hospitals

As struggling hospitals deal with even greater financial pressure, rural patients may face both a greater decline in access to services and more expensive care where it remains available.

First state bans PBM-owned pharmacies as policymakers look to regulate vertical integration

Legislators say PBMs’ dual roles create conflicts of interest. Opponents of the law warn that it could lead to pharmacy closures, medication disruption, and increased costs.

National Nurses Week: Lawmakers aim to improve support as shortages projected to grow

Congress is considering legislation to support the constrained nursing workforce—even as potential funding cuts could exacerbate the insufficient pipeline.

Contributors

Alexandra Schumm

Partner and Vice President of Research

Alex Schumm is a Partner and Vice President of Research at Chartis. Alex has 15 years of consulting experience in the areas of enterprise strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, partnership strategy, physician-hospital alignment, and network development.

Abigail Arnold

Associate Vice President of Research

Abigail Arnold is an Associate Vice President of Research with Chartis. She has experience in consulting and with many segments in the healthcare industry, including hospital systems, health plans, and pharmaceuticals.

Emily Nevarez

Research Manager

Emily Nevarez is a Research Manager at Chartis. Emily has over seven years of healthcare management consulting and applied research experience.

Meredith Deal

Senior Research Associate

Meredith Deal is a Senior Research Associate at Chartis. Meredith has over 6 years of research experience, 4 of which in the clinical setting. Meredith is a member of the Chartis Research Team, where she works on both internal and external research projects.

Floyd Pitts

Research Associate

Floyd Pitts is a Research Associate with Chartis. He has two years of healthcare research experience and has supported the firm through research projects including analyzing the performance of pediatric hospitals and documenting the activities of healthcare disruptors.

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