During this webinar, our speakers provided an overview of how the hospital and health system market may be impacted by the new administration.

Top takeaways included:

1. The healthcare industry faces significant financial and operational challenges, driven by demographic shifts and an evolving policy landscape. The aging population and the shift from commercial insurance to Medicare are key demographic trends that are putting additional financial pressure on health systems. The Trump administration’s focus on reducing government spending is likely to exacerbate these challenges.
2. The new Trump administration has taken a markedly different approach to healthcare policy, with a strong emphasis on cost reduction, increasing efficiency, and deregulation. The administration’s approach to regulatory review is also changing. This highlights the importance of hospitals and health systems being proactive in their advocacy efforts and involved in the policy-making process.
3. To navigate the uncertain policy and economic environment, hospitals and health systems must take proactive steps to ensure their resilience and financial sustainability. Next steps to consider include reducing costs, increasing supply chain resilience, enhancing Medicare Advantage performance, and accelerating the adoption of technologies to promote internal efficiencies.