March 22, 2023

Barometer of the Post-COVID Healthcare Economy: Quarterly Report

Financial Trends and Insights From the Top 25 Not-For-Profit U.S. Health Systems - Update: Q2 and Q3 2022

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Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) Healthcare Industry Group helps health systems navigate local, state and federal market dynamics. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its accompanying economic and social disruptions, led A&M to investigate the impact of these forces on the healthcare economy. The latest report provides a detailed analysis of the financial and operating performance of the top 25 U.S. not-for-profit health systems, with publicly available datasets, for Q2 and Q3 2022.

A&M publishes this report quarterly to continue to monitor and track the trends driving the health system economy as well as recovery stemming from the unique market dynamics of the pandemic.

Past Barometer of the Post-COVID Healthcare Economy Quarterly Reports:

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Rising cost pressures, stricter regulatory demands and advancements in emerging therapeutics are intensifying competition within the industry. These dynamics are fuelling the demand for greater efficiency in development lifecycles, creating significant opportunities for outsourced providers like Contract Research Organisations (CROs).

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Healthcare Workforce Predictions for 2025

March 19, 2025

The healthcare landscape in 2025 is marked by a complex interplay of financial pressures, persistent workforce shortages, and rapid technological advancements. While healthcare providers have stabilized post-pandemic, they face shrinking revenues coupled with escalating workforce expense, which now comprise a significant portion of total expenses.

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Mass General Brigham is Redefining ROI Through the Lens of its Mission to Improve Human Health

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How do you fundamentally redefine “ROI”? Niyum Gandhi, CFO of Mass General Brigham, the largest employer in New England and the largest medical research organization in the world, shares about his Moonshot to do just that.

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The Clock is Ticking: Why Health Plans Must Act Now to Maximize Star Ratings Before the 2026 HEI Update

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The October 2026 Star Ratings release presents both an opportunity and a challenge for health plans as they navigate uncertain Health Equity Index (HEI) changes. With evolving CMS equity-focused metrics, shifting data collection requirements, and potential weighting adjustments, health plans must take immediate action to optimize their Star Ratings before potential regulatory shifts in 2027.

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