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June 2, 2026
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Series: The Future of American Healthcare

This is a three-part series by Mike Eaton, Vice President of Health System Strategy and Design at Empactful Studios.

Part 1 established that the traditional healthcare model is becoming unstable.

Part 2 exposes the implication. Stability will not be restored through incremental improvement. It will be restored through strategic clarity and informed leadership choices.

Part 3 (coming July 2026) examines where those choices lead and how the forces reshaping healthcare are already separating tomorrow’s winners from tomorrow’s losers.

 

 

About the Author

Mike Eaton

Mike Eaton is Vice President of Health System Strategy and Design at Empactful Partners, where he advises healthcare organizations on transformation strategy, operating model redesign, physician alignment, and value-based care innovation.

Mike is widely recognized for his ability to help boards and executive teams navigate periods of disruption and change. He has successfully brought two healthcare IT companies from concept to market exit and is a frequent advisor to organizations exploring new operating models, digital health strategies, AI-enabled care delivery, and consumer-centered transformation.

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