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The rate increase comes alongside a revised risk adjustment model. The effects of these changes on the healthcare ecosystem remain to be seen, particularly on access and quality.

Oz confirmed as Trump Administration finalizes major Medicare Advantage boost

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1 in 2 healthcare executives say they’ll leave within a year

The high churn rate may reflect executives reexamining their positions and career paths following pandemic crisis mode. But it could further destabilize workforce and organizational health.

Match Day 2025 hits record highs, even as new headwinds emerge

The unprecedented participation in Match Day 2025 reflects both opportunities for and challenges to building a resilient and equitable healthcare system for the future.

New top patient safety concerns emerge while other measures improve

“Medical gaslighting” and AI are among top concerns as the information age encourages patient engagement but disrupts provider-patient relationships. Systemic measures can improve trust and safety.

National healthcare spending and consumer cost trends likely to continue rising

Premiums nearly doubled in a recent 5-year period, even as other healthcare costs have shifted to patients. The burden will grow heavier without appropriate policy interventions.

As possibility of shutdown looms, latest federal budget proposal needs controversial Medicaid work requirements to balance

While Medicaid work requirements may reduce program costs, they would put 36 million people at risk of losing coverage—with negative impacts on access and population health.

NIH research funding freeze brings disruption

Federal disruptions to communications, funding, and processes at the NIH are impacting clinical research, straining health system finances, and creating general uncertainty about the future.

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.