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Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: October 17, 2025 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - Coalition for Health AI under fire as feds signal regulation is coming - New warning on the rise of antibiotic resistance - Trump, AstraZeneca announce drug pricing deal Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gEVMudd3

At the Pace of Trust: Integration at Every Stage Integration isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous journey built on trust, alignment, and shared purpose. In Kaufman Hall's latest article, the authors explore how leading health systems are redefining integration—strengthening culture, driving consistency, and unlocking greater value across the enterprise. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvk2_MJA

The latest Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report shows that U.S. hospital performance continues to be challenged by rising expenses and uncompensated care. External factors—including uncertainty in global trade and higher raw material costs—are driving up non-labor expenses, underscoring the need for hospitals to explore effective spend management strategies. 📊 To view more data and insights on the trends affecting hospitals and health systems, download the report: https://lnkd.in/g2fsd3KR

Q3 2025 Hospital M&A Activity Continues to Rise Hospital and health system M&A strengthened in Q3 2025 with 15 announced transactions, up from eight in Q2. The One Big Beautiful Bill is driving renewed strategic alignment, including the year’s first two mega mergers. Over half of the quarter’s deals involved divestitures or distressed parties, reflecting continued financial pressures as organizations pursue capability-driven partnerships to build resilience heading into year-end. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g8D8Ff7S

Ohio-based Summa Health and General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo) have announced the completion of their transaction, marking the start of a long-term partnership to deliver a more proactive, accessible and affordable system of community-based, lifelong healthcare.   Kaufman Hall served as the exclusive transaction advisor to Summa Health in its acquisition by HATCo. In connection with the transaction, Kaufman Hall also served as an advisor to Summa in the development of a new foundation to increase investment into the Greater Akron community. https://lnkd.in/gWmufPyY ------------------------------------------- All trademark rights reside with their respective owners. Inclusion within this material does not imply the trademark owner’s affiliation with or endorsement of Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC.

For decades, pregnant women have been excluded from most clinical drug trials—creating major gaps in medical knowledge. Now, renewed debate over the safety of common medicines like Tylenol is highlighting those gaps. STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how history and caution shaped the science of pregnancy—and what’s needed to ensure women are fully included in research. 🎧Listen here: https://lnkd.in/geFBtNdn

Gist Weekly from Kaufman Hall: October 10, 2025 - What happened in #healthcare recently—and what we think about it. - Healthcare at the center of government shutdown - H-1B visa fee sparks lawsuits, hospital concern - Qualtrics to acquire Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75 billion Plus: What we’ve been reading, Graphic of the Week and what our experts are saying about key issues in healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gKDbEi8A

The “silver tsunami” is here—reshaping healthcare in real time. With Medicare now accounting for half of many hospitals’ revenue, organizations must adapt. In From Every Angle: The Silver Tsunami, thought leaders from Kaufman Hall and Vizient, Inc share strategies to reimagine care delivery and strengthen financial resilience. Lisa Goldstein, managing director at Kaufman Hall, calls Medicare’s squeeze “predictable—not unexpected,” urging hospitals to sharpen discipline, embrace value-based care, and expand beyond hospital walls. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6V9CDHJ

Behind every stable long-term care facility lies one defining factor: culture. In Kaufman Hall’s latest article, Maureen Ann Frye and Stacy Flemming, MHA uncover how a single question about perception of safety can expose hidden risks and reveal the strength of your organizational culture. Based on insights from over 23,000 long-term care professionals, the findings highlight that culture isn’t abstract—it’s measurable and directly tied to outcomes. Explore the data behind the question👉https://lnkd.in/gB8efWPp

We’re proud to share the story behind an achievement worth celebrating. Earlier this year, Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) was recognized at the 2025 Adam Smith Awards by the Treasury Today Group for Best Risk Management Solution—a well-deserved honor that highlights their innovative approach to managing financial risk at scale. Kaufman Hall was privileged to partner with them on this journey, providing strategy and support that helped make this recognition possible. The full case study is now available, showcasing how BSWH, in collaboration with Kaufman Hall, built a stronger risk management framework to enhance resiliency for the future. 🔗 Read the case study: https://lnkd.in/gcgSC9Ve