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The Strategist: October 29, 2026

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Podcast | Strategy CatalystThe Strategist in Brief: October 29, 2026

This week’s edition includes a What’s Next Digest for Q4 that covers policy predictions post-midterms, Oscar Health’s growth, and AI spend trends, plus two M&A announcements.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystGraphic of the Week: The uninsured rate is already climbing in 2026

A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund suggests the trend is already on an upward trajectory.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystBon Secours affiliate to acquire Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal

As competition from large operators, PE-backed platforms, and surgeon-led groups intensifies, acquiring an established network offers a faster route to scale.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystRush and Endeavor combine an academic brand with regional scale

The combined system would have nearly $11 billion in revenue.

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Strategist | All-AccessDispatchHealth ends alternative ED offering for health systems

The ED service cutback comes as part of a broader reorganization in the wake of the DispatchHealth’s merger with Medically Home last year.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystNew executive order elevates women’s health research but doesn’t add resources

The order names a wide range of conditions it considers under researched, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune conditions.

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystNews Flashes, Top Reads, and Numbers: October 29, 2026

A quick roundup of recent headlines, our top reads of the week, and numbers in the news.