1. Increased Financial Distress for Providers — Due to a variety of factors, including wage and supply inflation, increased reimbursement pressure from all payors, and decreases in Medicaid and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act coverage (emerging out of federal legislation), in 2026 we may see greater financial distress for providers across all sectors. This distress may lead to some greater transactional activity, as providers look for additional sources of capital. Another result may be more delayed, as providers look for additional sources of revenue, or less-established business models, which may lead to future enforcement down the road. There may also be an increase in providers seeking restructuring through consensual restructuring or bankruptcy. 2. Workforce and Immigration Issues Continue to Hinder Health Care Goals – There is currently a workforce shortage in the health care industry. Recent federal immigration policies and visa complexities and fees may... Read the complete article here...©2026 Greenberg Traurig, LLP. All rights reserved.
Outlook 2026- Texas Health Care
