FTI Consulting Survey: Majority of U.S. Hospital Leaders Predict Serious Financial Challenges in the Near Future

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the findings of its third annual  Hospital Operations Outlook Survey , which found that 92% of hospital leaders are anticipating major or moderate effects on their financial performance over the next decade as affordability concerns intensify, federal policy shifts take hold and care continues to move beyond the hospital setting. This year's findings suggest the pressures facing hospitals are no longer isolated challenges, but interconnected forces affecting financial stability, workforce capacity and care delivery.