Benjamin Rossi

Craig Hettenbach

Matthew Gillmor

Benjamin Hendrix

Ann Hynes

Benjamin Mayo

Joanna Gajuk

Scott Fidel

Timothy Greaves

Ben Hendrix

Jason Cassorla

Kevin Fischbeck

Raj Kumar

Whit Mayo

- Ardent Health is focused on growth, operating **30 hospitals and over 280 assets** across eight urban markets, with a strategy to expand outpatient services like urgent cares, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and imaging centers.  **[1756655_2160895_0]** 
- The company targets **mid-single digits top-line growth** (5-6%) and **high single digits EBITDA growth** long-term, aiming to expand EBITDA margins by **100 to 200 basis points** in the next two years to reach mid-teens EBITDA margins.  **[1756655_2160895_1]** **[1756655_2160895_3]** 
- Ardent anticipates a potential **$150 to $175 million EBITDA impact** from OBBA cuts in 2028, which they plan to offset through operational improvements, technology investments (including Epic EHR and AI), and revenue cycle management with Ensemble Health Partners.  **[1756655_2160895_1]** **[1756655_2160895_2]** **[1756655_2160895_3]** **[1756655_2160895_8]** 
- Capital deployment prioritizes outpatient development and strategic acquisitions, supported by a net leverage of approximately **2.7 times** last quarter.  **[1756655_2160895_7]**

Ardent Health Outlines Growth Strategy and Financial Outlook at Jefferies 2025 Healthcare Services Conference

Ardent Health (ARDT)