Becker's Healthcare December 20, 2024
Hospital and health system CEOs are leading organizations through growth and adaptation to meet the demands of an evolving healthcare landscape. Amid these efforts, 13 healthcare executives shared their thoughts on healthcare strategy with Becker’s, addressing topics ranging from financial challenges to partnerships with community organizations and other healthcare institutions.
Below is a sampling of insights obtained from CEOs throughout the past year, representing systems with national footprints and critical access hospitals serving local communities.
Financial challenges
1. Multiple CEOs cited inflationary pressures and rising operational costs as significant challenges for 2025, mirroring trends from 2024. These include increasing costs of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, as well as costs associated with telehealth services.
2. Rising staffing costs remain a...