8 health system CEOs on the turbulence defining 2025

8 health system CEOs on the turbulence defining 2025 
Becker's Hospital Review; by Kelly Gooch and Kristin Kuchno; 4/16/25 
From capacity constraints to reimbursement pressures, health system CEOs are navigating a changing healthcare landscape. One of the top concerns in 2025 is the potential for Medicaid funding cuts. A recent report estimates hospitals could face a $31.9 billion loss in revenue if federal proposals to scale back Medicaid expansion move forward. CEOs from across the country — including safety-net systems, academic medical centers and expanding regional providers — recently shared how they are preparing for continued uncertainty and what strategies they are prioritizing in response.