In 2025, academic health systems navigated major financial shifts tied to federal policy and broader economic pressures. From rethinking care models to working with lawmakers to keep patients insured, see how they adapted in real time to continue caring for patients, families, and communities.
Hospitals make painful choices as federal cutbacks add to economic headwinds
In the face of funding reductions and business challenges, academic health systems reduce staff, press lawmakers for relief, and work to keep patients insured.
