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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Latest data suggest broad-based financial resilience remains elusive for hospitals

Organizations that use this period to strengthen core operations will be better prepared for the tougher reimbursement environment and increasing operational challenges ahead.

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New FTC Healthcare Task Force signals increased scrutiny of transactions and market practices amid growing deal volume

Regulatory review is becoming comprehensive. In addition to mergers, it includes activities like pricing practices, contracting arrangements, sources of capital, and physician employment structures.

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

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.