Tenet Raises 2026 Outlook After Navigating ACA Challenges
Tenet Healthcare has raised its earnings guidance for 2026 after successfully navigating the challenges posed by declining Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA between $4.8 billion and $5 billion, up from a previous range of $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion. Despite revenue losses due to reduced ACA admissions—down 17% in the second quarter—Tenet's overall performance improved thanks to cost containment strategies and growth initiatives such as AI adoption and contract renegotiations. The company reported net income of $826 million for Q2, a significant increase from $288 million in the same period last year. The ACA turmoil has affected other hospital operators like Community Health Systems and HCA Healthcare, but Tenet's ambulatory care segment—United Surgical Partners International (USPI)—performed well. USPI saw adjusted earnings grow by 9% due to increased patient services revenue and M&A activity.
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