As 2025 winds down, provider contracting and network development teams are often focused on wrapping up year-end deliverables—meeting deadlines, closing out audits, and managing last-minute provider needs. But here’s the truth: if you wait until January to start preparing for 2026, you’re already behind.
Q4 is more than just the final stretch of the year—it’s the window to evaluate your contracting model, identify risks, and ensure your organization enters the new year positioned for growth. The reality is that challenges like adequacy gaps, compliance risks, and inefficient workflows don’t go away with the turn of the calendar. They follow you into January, making it harder to catch up.
Now is the time to ask tough questions: Do we have the right processes to handle shifting compliance requirements? Is our contracting model scalable enough for expansion? Are we using real-time data to make informed decisions? And perhaps most importantly—are our leaders focused on strategy, or are they still firefighting day-to-day bottlenecks?
To help you answer these questions, we’ve created a resource: “6 Essential Questions Every Contracting Leader Should Ask in Q4 to Win in 2026” This guide highlights the key areas every contracting team should be evaluating now—not later—to reduce risk, avoid bottlenecks, and build a stronger, more agile provider network for the year ahead.
At Provider Partnership, we’ve seen the impact proactive Q4 planning can have. From reducing regulatory delays to accelerating time-to-market, the right preparation today sets the stage for tomorrow’s success. Let’s talk about how we can help you build the networks, processes, and partnerships you’ll need in 2026 and beyond.
