With significant Medicaid payment reductions projected for 2027, health systems are approaching a critical financial inflection point—one that will disproportionately impact medical groups, safety net services, and high-utilization populations. This fireside chat brings together executive leaders to discuss how to prepare now by redesigning care models, improving operational efficiency, strengthening hospital-physician alignment, and using digital tools that meaningfully reduce cost.
Through candid dialogue, the panel will explore what the cuts really mean for margins, where systems are most vulnerable, and which strategies deliver the strongest financial returns without compromising quality or access. Topics include team-based care, scheduling and template optimization, ED and inpatient utilization reduction, virtual care models, AI-enabled efficiencies, centralized functions, and unified quality and cost governance across the enterprise. This session delivers a realistic, actionable playbook for navigating the 2027 Medicaid landscape.