Episode 273
Episode 273
December 9, 2025

Payor-Provider: What’s Next in 2026

As hospitals and health systems head into another year of financial pressure, shifting consumer expectations, and intensifying scrutiny, what does the future of payor-provider relations look like in 2026? In this episode, Stephanie Wierwille sits down with Kate Caverno, BPD’s SVP of Payer-Provider Practice Lead, to explore managed care trends, contracting complexities, and the shifting power dynamics shaping the market.
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