Article: Identifying Rapid, Prolonged Growth Strategies for Hospitals & Health Systems in 2026

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Article: Identifying Rapid, Prolonged Growth Strategies for Hospitals & Health Systems in 2026

How healthcare can meet patient care and business needs today and tomorrow

 

Published: February 2026

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With the US population rapidly aging and the prevalence of chronic conditions rising across all age groups, care will become increasingly complex—and hospitals will become even busier.1,2

 

However, this growth can also create a significant opportunity for health systems if they focus their efforts on key areas of need.3 In 2026 and beyond, successful strategies will prioritize establishing and expanding services most often utilized by patients with chronic and complex conditions.

 

With the right approach, hospitals can accelerate their initiatives to improve patient care and transform cost centers into significant revenue drivers. Partnering with an industry-leading expert can provide the technology, staffing, and access needed to bypass common hurdles at the start.

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1Card A, Popowitz E, Witowski N. 7 healthcare trends to watch in 2026. Definitive Healthcare. October 8, 2025. Accessed January 15, 2026. https://www.definitivehc.com/resources/ebooks/healthcare-trends

 

2Vizient, Inc. 2025 Trends Report: Strategy is (finally) back in the driver’s seat. December 12, 2024. Accessed January 15, 2026. https://vizientinc-delivery.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/Vizient_report_2025Trends

 

3Hulstrand R. 10-year forecast recommends innovative models, right sites of care to manage growth in high-acuity patients. Vizient, Inc. June 11, 2024. Accessed January 15, 2026. https://www.vizientinc.com/insights/all/2024/10-year-forecast-recommends-innovative-models-right-sites-of-care

 

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