HIT Consultant January 22, 2026
What You Should Know
- The Reality: The U.S. healthcare system is in a “structural pressure” cooker. While patient outcomes are improving (mortality down 33%), the financial model is fracturing under the weight of an aging population and rising supply costs.
- The Shift: 2026 marks the end of the “Megadeal” era. Hospital M&A has pivoted to distressed asset acquisitions, while successful systems are moving toward vertical partnerships rather than buying more hospitals.
- The Future: AI is the only viable lever left to reduce waste, with investment projected to grow from $20B to $100B by 2030—but only if workflows are redesigned to match the tools.
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