HIT Consultant January 15, 2026
What You Should Know
– Kaufman Hall has released its year-end analysis for 2025, reporting a total of 46 hospital and health system transactions. While total transacted revenue hit a historical low of $18.5 billion due to a slow start in the first half of the year, momentum surged in Q4 with 17 transactions, including four “mega mergers” where the smaller party’s annual revenue exceeded $1 billion.
– Crucially, financial distress drove a record 43.5% of all transactions, a trend expected to intensify throughout 2026.
The Q4 Resurgence: Mega Mergers and Market Uncertainty
The early months of 2025 were defined by a “wait-and-see” approach as leaders navigated policy volatility and high operational expenses. However, the final quarter accounted for...
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