There is a growing disconnect in the health care market. While 52% of leaders expect a more challenging year ahead, only 71% are confident in their own organization’s performance according to a new survey of executives—2026 Healthcare Leadership Trends Report.

To address the changing market landscape that lie ahead, organizations are pursuing defined growth paths, including telehealth expansion (50%), new or expanded service lines (38% and 33%), and strategic partnerships (33%). They are also embarking on cost reduction (37%) and value-based reimbursement participation strategies (27%).

To make these plans a reality, executives identified a few key characteristics needed on their executive team. First on the list (51% of those responding), executives identified the ability to develop and implement strategies for success…