Following a year when non-profit health system downgrades outpaced upgrades and a “new normal” of 1-2% margins moving forward, there have been continued questions about the financial longevity of the non-profit IDN business model. Most health system strategy leaders see a future for their system but realize that trying to “be all things for all people” in the market is a challenging path as disruptors, payers and PE pick off the most profitable parts of care delivery. Over the course of the past year, the Strategy Catalyst team has developed a framework in conversation with leaders around six possible system growth paths.

This Quick Reference Guide provides a clear and essential overview of the tactics and key beliefs of each growth path. It serves as a summary of the comprehensive Health Systems Growth Paths presentation, which offers an in-depth exploration of the paths and includes exercises and a facilitation guide to help assess each system's strengths and identify potential differentiated growth strategies.

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