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Healthcare Outlook for 2026: Policy, Consolidation, and Cautious Optimism

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President and Editor in Chief of Becker’s Healthcare, shares insights on the 2026 outlook for healthcare providers, including policy shifts, Medicaid changes, consolidation trends, and financial pressures. She discusses why leaders are balancing near term challenges with cautious optimism as they plan for stability, access, and long term transformation.

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