Each year, Advisory Board delivers an update on the most significant trends shaping service line strategy – identifying exactly what service line and strategy leaders should prioritize in the year ahead.

In this episode, host Rae Woods is joined by Advisory Board experts Lindsey Paul, Kristin Strubel, Gabriela Marmolejos, and Ellie Wiles to unpack the universal challenges specialties are facing as we head into 2026.

Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear how access constraints, workforce pressures, policy changes, and innovative payment models are influencing key service lines—including oncology, cardiovascular, women’s health, and neurology.

Looking for insights on a specific service line? Jump ahead using the timestamps below:

• 1:26 – 6:50: Lindsay Paul on oncology
• 6:51 – 12:14: Kristen Strubel on cardiovascular
• 14:08 – 22:29: Gabriela Marmolejos on women’s health
• 22:30 – 27:58: Ellie Wiles on neurology

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• Oncology service line outlook – 2025
• Cardiovascular service line outlook – 2025
• Women’s health service line outlook – 2025
• Neurosciences service line outlook – 2025
• Orthopedics service line outlook – 2025

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