Solo living is becoming much more common in American society. As the concept of the American family shifts, and in this case, unwinds, healthcare leaders need to be attuned to new demands—and nimble enough to meet them.

The FTC finalizes its premerger notification rule, Walgreens announces over 1K closures, and providers win a large antitrust class action settlement.

Some health systems may find themselves wondering if the retreat of both Walmart and Walgreens proves that primary care delivery is just too hard for disruptors to find success.

This week’s graphic features our assessment of the many emerging competitive challenges to traditional health systems.

FTC sues PBMs over insulin pricing, a House bill would extend telehealth flexibilities, and HRSA awards contracts for the new organ transplant system.

A new conversation about founder mode vs. management mode is challenging conventional thinking about leadership styles and organizational structures. In a new blog, Ken Kaufman defines the characteristics of founder mode and how it can prompt leaders to test their habits and beliefs about how to run an organization.

We’re pleased to welcome you to our Strategy Spotlight blog, a space where we intend to regularly share our insights—and those of our colleagues—on the evolving challenges and opportunities healthcare organizations are confronting.

A shift in meaning of the term “brat” during the summer of 2024 marks a fundamental change in the notion of how to communicate with the public. This shift offers lessons that often contradict some of our deepest instincts about how to convey a message.

A question often asked by health system leaders is what will be required for future success. Responses from some of Kaufman Hall’s smartest consultants are featured in this new blog from Ken Kaufman. One common element: The need to make and stick with really hard decisions.

As healthcare market conditions continue to stabilize after several years of pandemic-era volatility, many hospital and health system leaders are revisiting their organizations’ strategic options for long-term sustainability.

The latest Kaufman Hall Report includes an inside look at resetting organizational enterprise strategy.