Health Services

Industry Overview:

The U.S. health services industry constitutes a major component of the national economy, representing approximately 10.7 % of non‑farm payroll employment and about 6.5 % of GDP as of 2022 for private community hospitals alone. Hospitals and health systems have become a critical labour‑intensive sector, yet productivity in private community hospitals declined by 2.0 % in 2022 due to a small increase in hours worked (+0.3 %) and a decline in output (−1.6 %).

Overall healthcare spending continues to surge. The industry is projected to grow its EBITDA at roughly a 7 % compound annual growth rate to reach approximately US$987 billion by 2028, up from about US$676 billion in 2023. This growth reflects post‑pandemic recovery of provider margins, a shift toward outpatient care, value-based models, and amplified demand from ageing populations.

Workforce pressures and operational complexity are mounting. Hospitals facing social and financial barriers — “essential hospitals” — deliver a disproportionately high share of emergency and outpatient visits and are increasingly adopting telehealth, remote-monitoring, and AI tools to meet demand and manage costs.

2025–2026 Pressure Points

  • Rising operational and labor costs (BLS, CMS)

  • Staffing shortages and turnover (AHA)

  • Technology adoption for efficiency and patient care

  • Increased demand from ageing population

  • Regulatory and reimbursement pressures

Operational Problems We Solve

  • Leadership clarity and accountability

  • Workflow stabilization

  • Reporting rhythm and financial visibility

  • Multi-site performance management

How CoreScale Helps

  • 90-day stabilization sprint

  • Execution-backed strategy: Stay, Go, Grow, Grow-to-Go

  • Milestone-based extensions

  • Operational clarity and efficiency improvement

Sub-Topic Sections

  • Operational Efficiency & Workflow

  • Leadership Rhythm & Alignment

  • Reporting & Financial Visibility

  • Multi-site Performance

  • Transition Readiness

  • Regulatory Posture

  • Revenue Cycle Clarity

Citations

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025). Private community hospitals labor productivity.

  • American Hospital Association. (2025). TrendWatch Chartbook.

  • McKinsey & Company. (2025). US Healthcare Outlook 2025.

What We Do
 CoreScale Partners provides operator-led consulting and execution support to help organizations stabilize, scale, and prepare for growth or transition. We work alongside ownership and leadership to design operating plans, deploy resources, and ensure accountability across initiatives.

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