What Comes Next for Hospital Operations : How CFOs Are Mitigating Impact of Policy to Hospital Economics and Access to Care

Health Systems are entering a period of heightened uncertainty as new policy shifts and financial pressures loom on the horizon. For health system CFOs, the next 12–18 months will bring difficult decisions: how to protect margins while maintaining quality and access, which investments to prioritize, and where trade-offs can no longer be avoided.

In this timely discussion, two CFOs from leading health systems will share how they are preparing their organizations for what’s ahead. They will explore how finance leaders are balancing short-term budget realities with the need to safeguard long-term performance, how they’re thinking about investments in technology and capacity, and what kinds of support they look for from industry partners in an environment of uncertainty.

Moderated by LeanTaaS Founder & CEO Mohan Giridharadas, the conversation will close with a forward-looking perspective on what success could look like 12 months from now — and why preparing now for coming policy and market changes is critical for resilience.

Key Takeaways:

• Perspectives from CFOs on navigating margin pressure while protecting quality and access.
• How leaders are approaching tough trade-offs between near-term constraints and long-term goals.
• Where technology can help health systems make faster, smarter decisions under pressure.
• Guidance for industry partners on building solutions that resonate with health system needs.