FastFinance: Union trends at hospitals; 2026 changes to 340B

Rich Daly
Published January 20, 2026 3:18 pm

HFMA’s FastFinance newsletter is now a podcast. Host Rich Daly discusses the most current and relevant healthcare news, delivered in an easily digestible format.

Union activity is expected to accelerate at hospitals in 2026. But financial pressures are leading some organizations to push back.

Also, this week’s Weird Number: 24%. That’s the share of providers who did not receive the Independent Dispute Resolution amount they were entitled to within the statutory time in 2024.

One More Thing: Five changes to watch in the 340B discount drug program in 2026.

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Rich Daly

Rich Daly is a senior editor with HFMA, Downers Grove, IL.
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