We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest.
National Grange Releases New Report Highlighting Impact of 340B on Rural Hospitals
The National Grange has released a new report and analysis by Avalere Health examining the impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on rural hospitals, underscoring the program’s essential role in preserving access to care for millions of Americans in rural and small-town communities.
National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Mercer’s National Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Survey found that health benefit cost growth will accelerate to a 15-year high in 2026. The projected increase of 6.7% — more than double general inflation — is putting increasing pressure on budgets and operations. Today’s cost drivers include:
Buzz Health Survey
A new study from Buzz Health™, a healthcare technology company focused on improving medication affordability and transparency, has identified a clear affordability threshold at which patients are significantly more likely to delay or forgo filling a prescription. The Buzz Health Prescription Consumer Behavioral Study found that 49% of respondents had walked away from a prescription due to cost, with data suggesting fill rates may drop as much as 37% between $15 and $35 — the steepest decline across all price points tested.
AlixPartners U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Distress Survey
The U.S. healthcare and life sciences industry’s business model is under threat from the clash between affordability and a raft of policy and regulatory challenges, according to a report from global consulting firm AlixPartners. The inaugural AlixPartners U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Distress Survey provides a benchmark for the industry’s efforts to navigate structural cost and pricing pressures amid surging M&A and restructuring activity.
The Healthcare CFO: Leading Financial and Strategic Transformation at Scale
WittKieffer’s latest comprehensive report is The Healthcare CFO: Leading Financial and Strategic Transformation at Scale. Drawing on in‑depth interviews with more than 20 sitting healthcare CFOs, the report examines pathways to the role, competencies required for success, and how to shape the position for maximum impact.
Virtual Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Care for Adults With Gastrointestinal Needs: Retrospective Cohort Study
Oshi Health, the nation’s only virtual-first multidisciplinary gastroenterology (GI) clinic, announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) showing that 92.4% of 11,345 patients reported symptom improvement after receiving virtual multidisciplinary GI care. The data also documented improved access to care, with patients waiting a median of just six days for their first appointment, compared to a 40-day average for in-person gastroenterology visits in major metro areas.
Nursing Job Demand Remains High, Shifts Toward Specialized Roles
Monster’s Nursing Labor Market Trends Report finds that nursing demand remains strong overall, but hiring is shifting toward specialized roles across surgical, critical care, and emergency settings. The report breaks down the top 20 most in-demand nursing roles, along with the fastest-growing specialties and areas where hiring activity is slowing.
