As health systems pursue growth in new markets, leaders say a consistent set of financial, demographic and strategic criteria guide decisions on where — and whether — to expand. At least 18 large systems have announced or plan to close mergers, acquisitions or partnerships in 2026. Others are preparing to build hospitals or ambulatory locations in new areas. Despite this momentum, health system presidents and CEOs told Becker’s they rely on key data points to evaluate potential markets. Peter Slavin, MD, president and CEO of Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Health System, said the organization begins by evaluating population growth and where utilization is likely to increase over time.
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Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/whats-on-health-system-ceos-expansion-checklist/