Centering Patient Care while Ensuring Financial Sustainability

Lee A. Fleisher, M.D., M.L., of the University of Pennsylvania and former Chair of Anesthesia at Penn, shares his insights on addressing health system challenges from a policy perspective. He discusses the regulatory landscape surrounding AI, the implications of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on healthcare organizations still recovering from COVID-era strain, and ongoing financial pressures. Dr. Fleisher also explores hospital capacity concerns and the need for systemic transformation to ensure resilience in the future.