Healthcare organizations continue to be under mounting pressure. Costs remain elevated, reimbursement risk is rising, and cybersecurity threats continue to intensify.

At the same time, opportunities are emerging through outpatient growth, expanded patient financing, automation, and faster digital payments.

Healthcare finance trends for 2026: A dynamic mix of opportunity and risk examines the forces shaping the year ahead. Drawing on current data and industry insight, the report outlines several major trends across financial performance, patient affordability, technology adoption and leadership direction. It also explores how organizations are responding to Medicaid uncertainty, labor strain and margin pressures while continuing to focus on efficiency and growth.

Download the full report to better understand the risks ahead and where opportunity still exists.