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SEPTEMBER 2026

The healthcare squeeze

Healthcare market update

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Healthcare organizations are feeling the squeeze from multiple directions.

Rising costs, liability exposures, reimbursement challenges, workforce demands, regulatory scrutiny, and the growing cost of innovation continue to place unprecedented pressure on margins and operations. Healthcare organizations are adapting their business, workforce, and risk management strategies to stabilize operations, financial performance, and competitive positions. Going forward, leaders will need to make deliberate decisions about where to invest, how to manage risk, and where proven strategies and deeper partnerships can help sustain long-term performance.

Contents


Executive summary

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A recent verdict highlights the need for strong risk management for financial sponsors

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Navigating an uneven & unpredictable political landscape

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3 key areas to know

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Sexual abuse claims: Don’t assume they can’t happen

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Healthcare affordability has become a major focus for policymakers

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Cost reduction now outweighs talent priorities for 2026

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Aligning talent strategy with enterprise transformation in healthcare

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