Scale and reach Position the unified Endeavor Health platform as Illinois’ third-largest health system with over 27,000 staff and nine hospitals offering broad coverage and a strong network for enterprise-wide solutions.

Integrated care network Leverage the merger of NorthShore, Edward-Elmhurst, Swedish, and Northwest Community to offer cross-site care coordination, centralized patient data, and value-based care programs to pursue scale and efficiency.

Digital transformation Target opportunities around data analytics, interoperability, and care collaboration tools given the tech stack including IBM Cognos, Jira, and cloud-enabled workflows to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Financial risk and settlements Acknowledge ongoing legal and compliance considerations from past mergers and settlements, offering risk management, compliance platforms, and cost containment solutions to support stability.

Strategic partnerships Explore partnerships in value-based care, population health, and community programs (e.g., affiliations with Lumeris and community events) to expand payer, provider, and patient engagement opportunities.