Children in areas with low immunization rates have been especially susceptible to outbreaks.

During the 2026 HealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Exchange, industry executives emphasized that structural resilience relies on intentional succession planning, real-time clinical collaboration, and strategic vendor partnerships rather than just technology.

The primary responsibilities of a physician advisor include managing utilization review and ensuring compliance with medical necessity guidelines.

Streamlining this specific aspect of the recruitment process was the key to success for Lifepoint Health, says this CNE.

Higher acuity and favorable payer mix positions Tenet for 2026, but the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies is projected to damper earnings.