Population Health
Scenario planning as a key tool in health equity leaders' toolbox to navigate unprecedented uncertainty
Health systems often face unprecedented uncertainty around health equity investments. Recent regulatory changes, shifting community expectations, and evolving workforce priorities create a complex landscape where traditional strategic planning falls short.
According to THMA’s 2025 CXO Priorities Survey, health system executives rank access to care, operational efficiencies, and workforce strengthening as their top strategic priorities. Health equity leaders are challenged with aligning their proposed investments with these core objectives while managing stakeholder impacts and regulatory risks.