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Healthcare 2026 Industry Outlook: A Year of Necessary Transformation

By Sara Mallatt, Director of Healthcare Research

The global healthcare industry is at an inflection point, moving from a year of defensive maneuvering to one that requires strategic transformation. In 2025, healthcare companies were forced to react to many immediate, high-magnitude threats. The pressures of 2025 suggest that in 2026 the healthcare industry will need to shift toward structural changes that ensure long-term prosperity.

While 2025 was a period of diagnosis and defense, 2026 will likely be a year of execution and fundamental transformation as firms race to ensure long-term financial viability. Drawing on Tegus Expert Insights and other proprietary intelligence in AlphaSense, this report maps the critical path to that transformation.

About the Author
  • Sara Mallatt, Director of Healthcare Research

    Sara has more than 18 years of experience generating sell-side research content across a variety of industries. Prior to joining AlphaSense, Sara held leadership positions at OTR Global, a leading channel research firm, most recently as Director of Healthcare Research. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in industrial engineering. She works from her home in Missoula, Montana.

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