As health systems navigate 2026, leaders are balancing near-term performance with longer-term positioning. Shifts in care delivery, workforce dynamics, policy, and competition are reshaping where growth opportunities exist and where new constraints are emerging.

We’ve created a set of ready-to-use slides that outlines 5 trends shaping the strategic landscape for health systems in the year ahead. Use this resource to align leadership teams, inform planning conversations, and focus on the priorities that matter most for sustainable performance.