Chartis Top Reads: Weekly Healthcare Insights & Trends

The latest healthcare news and developments

While hospital finances have recovered, performance still lags pre-pandemic levels. To navigate ongoing headwinds, health systems must build a durable operating model.

As capital spending rises, health systems need a more durable operating model

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The next chapter in cancer care: Earlier intervention and more personalized treatment are reshaping care

The cancer care ecosystem must keep pace with rising need and accelerating innovation while maintaining financial sustainability. We discuss key changes.

Repositioning, not scale: How health systems are leveraging partnerships differently to reshape their footprint

2026 health system partnerships reflect a new phase of M&A that’s laser-focused on achieving enterprise access, affordability, and sustainability goals in a more challenging operating environment.

Federal grant changes could reshape research funding and oversight at AMCs

New and proposed changes could reshape how federal grants are reviewed, awarded, managed, and terminated, raising new risks for healthcare institutions with NIH-funded portfolios.

New Medicaid work rule raises eligibility, documentation, and coverage risks

The long-awaited CMS guidance outlines who qualifies for an exception and the documentation-heavy requirements for proving medical frailty. We discuss implications for hospitals and health systems.

Health disparities persist in every state as access and affordability pressures mount

A new report reinforces that healthcare disparities are an increasing performance challenge for health systems. We discuss implications and critical actions.

Leapfrog shows important gains in patient safety, but execution gaps persist

The improvement reflected in Leapfrog’s latest results is meaningful, but concern remains around uneven quality and safety levels.

Contributors

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.