Chartis Top Reads: Weekly Healthcare Insights & Trends

The latest healthcare news and developments

For many consumers, AI is becoming the first step in the care journey. Health systems need to adapt to better guide decision-making and meet changing expectations.

As consumers turn to AI, health systems must engage earlier in the care journey

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Match Day 2026: Primary care shortages and visa barriers raise the stakes for provider workforce planning

This year’s Match was the highest ever, but fill rates are down in primary care, where shortages are worst. IMGs who frequently help fill these gaps saw their lowest match rate in 5 years.

Crackdown on Medicaid and Medicare fraud means health systems need to prepare for heightened compliance scrutiny

As federal and state scrutiny of healthcare spending intensifies, ensuring program integrity and compliance capabilities will become an increasingly important operational priority.

Significant changes for 340B Drug Pricing Program could mean new risks and responsibilities for provider organizations

This more volatile, uncertain environment could significantly impact organizations’ ability to provide access in rural and under-resourced communities. We identify implications and recommendations.

Federal push for site-neutral payments could accelerate reshaping of sites of care

These policies reflect a broad shift to outpatient care. Health systems will need to align outpatient strategy and site-of-care planning for sustainability under tighter reimbursement.

Not a cure but a chance: How rural hospitals can prepare for the Rural Health Transformation Program

More than 40% of rural hospitals are operating in the red, with 417 vulnerable to closure and hundreds more discontinuing critical services. Several considerations are critical to strategic planning.

Remembering and reversing: Racism, DEI retrenchment, and Black health in 2026

Black communities have won hard-fought gains in civil rights, political power, and cultural recognition, yet the health effects of racism and discrimination remain stark.

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.

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