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A Note From Brian Kelly, Head of PNC Healthcare

Brian Kelly

Moving into 2025, margins for providers are beginning to stabilize but recovery is uneven, particularly for smaller systems. Meanwhile, payors are struggling with increased utilization and the cost of new drugs and therapies. 

Add to those tensions the headlines, and potential policy changes of the new administration, and the industry is seeking advisory relationships to help chart the path forward. 

We hope the below topics included in our newsletter help provide perspective:

  • Emerging Trends
  • Health Technology / IT
  • Payors
  • Providers
  • Supply Chain / OEM 

Beyond these resources, the breadth of the PNC Healthcare team stands ready to meet with your organization to address these headwinds directly. As always, please reach out to me or our team to connect.

Healthcare Matters

Spring 2025 Issue

Optimizing Payables for Healthcare Providers: A Strategic Approach


Learn how organizations can optimize accounts payables to help improve cash flow, reduce processing costs and strengthen supplier relationships.

Healthcare Investment Management: Strategies for 2025


Prepare for the future of healthcare investment management. Learn how to navigate challenges and leverage opportunities in the healthcare sector.
 

The 2025 Health Insurance Industry Outlook


As 2025 unfolds, health insurers will be focused on managing through mounting external pressures as well as key strategic opportunities.

PNC Corporate Healthcare Index: Q1 2025


Learn more about trends in – and the performance of – the healthcare industry in this quarterly index from PNC Healthcare.
 

Past Issues - eNews Archive

Health Insurers: Navigating the Turbulence
Despite the challenges of higher medical costs and regulatory pressures, the healthcare industry maintains a favorable outlook.

2024 PNC Corporate Healthcare Index
Through a non-traditional lens, PNC’s Corporate Healthcare Index examines industry performance and trends across the entire healthcare ecosystem.

The Reports of “MA” Death are Greatly Exaggerated
PNC Healthcare uncovers the key trends impacting Medicare Advantage and what they could mean for consumers and providers.

PNC Healthcare 2024 Mid-Year Outlook
PNC Healthcare provides a mid-year update on forces and trends shaping the industry and the outlook for the remainder of 2024.

Turning the Corner: Healthcare Providers Look for Stability in 2024

Health systems and hospitals ranked their top three short-term and long-term concerns.

Captive Insurance Offers Greater Control for Healthcare Companies
Organizations are using captive insurance / self-insurance programs to customize their coverage, control expenses and maximize success.

Examining the Healthcare Industry Evolution Amidst Financial Instability Why Relationships Matter
Discover how the continuously changing healthcare landscape presents opportunities for strategic growth in the wake of macroeconomic challenges.

Accounts Receivable Securitizations for Pharma & Life Sciences Companies
In many cases an accounts receivable securitization can deliver interest rate savings relative to other sources of debt financing, and proceeds can be used for any corporate purpose.

How Financial Wellness Benefits May Help Retain Healthcare Talent
Amid a tight labor market, non-traditional employee benefits such as student debt assistance may help alleviate attrition in nursing and other fields.

Healthcare Organizations and Banking: Why Relationships Matter
PNC's Brian Kelly offers insights about the importance of a strong relationship between a healthcare organization and its bank.

PNC Claim Predictor Uses AI to Help Improve Healthcare Operations
PNC software powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence helps healthcare providers prevent lost revenue and streamline processes.

The Economic Concerns of Healthcare Providers
COVID-19 Subsides, but Symptoms Persist: What Providers Are Saying.

Retirement Benefit Strategies in Healthcare
Competition for top talent is not a new phenomenon. Recruit, reward and retain – read what retirement benefit strategies may work for your healthcare organization.

Tackling Healthcare’s “Last Mile” of Interoperability
Through our investment in blockchain-enabled Avaneer Health, PNC is helping to create real, fluid data interoperability to overcome data-flow inefficiencies and improve patient satisfaction.

Captive Insurance Opportunities for Healthcare Organizations
Wholly owned by a noninsurance company, a captive offers potential tax savings, cost control, additional income and improved risk management.

Investment Policy Statements for Healthcare Organizations
Learn how a well-drafted investment policy statement can guide organizations through the uncertainties of a challenging investment environment.

Help Unlock the Full Financial Potential of Health Savings Accounts
As High Deductible Health Plans become more popular, knowing the opportunities provided by an HSA can help benefit employees and employers alike.

Do Credit Ratings Matter? Simply Put, Yes.
Although influenced by biases, credit ratings can and do affect healthcare organizations. See what these organizations can do to receive better ratings.

Do Relationships Really Matter?
A conversation with Brian Kelly reveals that PNC views a banking relationship as no different from a strong, healthy personal relationship that requires work on the part of both parties to build and grow. It’s a two-way street.

The Value of a Holistic Approach to Investment Management for Healthcare Providers
Demand for health services continues to rise steadily, with spending becoming an increasingly larger portion of national expenditures.

Confronting Investment Management Challenges for Healthcare Organizations
Today’s challenging healthcare environment places greater demands on the investments you make to support your mission. Here are some practical tips to help you harness your resources and overcome common problems.

How to Maximize Returns on Your Physician Integration Strategy
As the industry moves towards a value-driven care delivery model, health systems and physicians are integrating to deliver an improved patient experience and ultimately improve quality and value.  These strategies come with a cost but can be managed to meet the needs of all stakeholders. 

Insights

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PNC Healthcare: Capital Markets Update - June 2025

Explore market data and capital markets trends for nonprofit healthcare providers as the economic backdrop and interest rate outlook evolves.

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PNC Multifamily Capital: Bringing Affordable Housing to Bowling Green

Through a combination of tax-exempt financing and LIHTC equity, PNC is funding construction of affordable housing at the Echo Trail Apartments.

1 min read

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Healthcare Industry in 2025: Stabilizes Amidst Challenges

2025 PNC Healthcare survey results are in! Learn about providers’ top priorities and challenges in 2025.

6 min read

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