Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2026
Joe Peluso, an administrator at Greensburg, Pa.-based Aestique Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how the U.S. healthcare system is entering a period of major change, but warned rising costs are outpacing improvements in coverage and innovation.
He outlined a series of policy and payment reforms he believes are necessary to curb spending while protecting access and quality.
Editor’s note: This interview was lightly edited for clarity and length.
Joe Peluso: The healthcare industry is entering an era of profound change in 2026, while making great strides in reducing the number of people without health insurance over the past 20 years. In addition, there have been tremendous improvements and innovation in healthcare delivery compared to the standard of...
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