What Comes Next?
Experience has always mattered in healthcare – but there are moments when it matters even more.
Warbird Healthcare Advisors closed out 2025 grounded in a belief we’ve shared since the first edition of The Warbird Brief: Unprecedented does not mean impossible. And with the start of 2026, we’re in one of those moments.
Many organizations are facing decisions that can’t be deferred and challenges that can’t be solved by theory alone. This year will demand clarity, direction and the ability to execute.
Connecting Proven Leaders to Moments That Matter
Warbird is built around practitioners: healthcare leaders with hands-on experience. Our operators have established, proven track records, and they understand what it takes to find a clear and effective path forward, even in difficult and shifting times.
In 2026, that insight will be pivotal. Financial strain, workforce shortages and structural change demand more than analytics alone. We intentionally match experienced consultants to the moments when execution is crucial – where their credibility, calm leadership and sound judgment can make the most impact.
Supporting Organizations When Experience Must Translate into Action
The leaders who drive real transformation in 2026 will be those who apply experience with purpose – whether that means stabilizing operations, preserving independence, pursuing transformation or enabling growth.
This is where Warbird’s consultant community excels. Stepping in when experience matters most. Providing structure, direction and follow-through. Turning uncertainty into execution.
Building What Comes Next – Together
Healthcare is at an inflection point. The pace of change has never been faster, and the challenges have rarely been more complex. But one constant remains: Meaningful progress is driven by experienced leaders who know what to do to drive results and positive momentum.
As you read this month’s Warbird Brief, know that 2026 will reward preparedness, perspective and the ability to execute. Demand for exceptional leadership is rising, and Warbird is positioned – through our people, our relationships and our discipline – to meet this moment.
We’re ready to build what comes next. And we’re proud to do it alongside you.
Best,
Mike Draa
CEO
Warbird Healthcare Advisors
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