Alan Condon

Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief and healthcare journalist covering strategy, finance and M&A. He walks through HCA’s standout 2025 results and how hospital-first models contrast with outpatient-focused rivals. He highlights Community Health Systems’ divestitures and debt-reduction moves. He also outlines Providence and CommonSpirit’s sales and market exits as strategic responses to financial pressures.

Alan Condon, Editor in Chief at Becker's Healthcare, dives into the intricate world of healthcare finance. He discusses the notable merger between Union Health and Terre Haute Regional, balancing local support against regulatory opposition. Condon forecasts a surge in hospital acquisitions by 2026, driven by nonprofit challenges and policy shifts. He also highlights the strong performance of for-profit giants HCA and Tenet, detailing Tenet's transformative strategies and investment focus, showcasing how scale and discipline reward investors in this evolving landscape.

Alan Condon, Editor-in-chief at Becker's Healthcare and a keen observer of hospital trends, shares insights on HCA's impressive financial performance. He reveals how disciplined leadership and a focus on outpatient services are driving growth. The conversation also dives into the competitive AI race between payers and providers, highlighting UnitedHealth's extensive use of AI and Cleveland Clinic's success in reducing claim denials. Alan emphasizes the critical need for collaboration to enhance efficiency and lower friction in healthcare operations.