As elective surgical volumes drag in 2026, health system execs say solid demand is still in sight

Though surgical volumes were a sore spot for major for-profit health systems in the opening half of 2026, executives said this week they are optimistic those service lines will stay afloat for the | In fireside chats this week, leaders of the country's largest for-profit systems acknowledged a slowdown in demand that will generally continue through 2026. They also affirmed continued investments to meet future anticipated demand, particularly in ambulatory settings.