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Crisis Management & Issue Navigation for Healthcare Leaders

Why Crisis Management Matters in Healthcare Today

Hospitals and health systems are under increasing public, political and payer scrutiny. Headlines, policy shifts and reimbursement pressures can change overnight, and one poorly managed issue can undermine years of trust.

Jarrard helps healthcare leaders like you anticipate and navigate high-stakes challenges through communications and political strategy. From public affairs and payer negotiations to M&A and crisis response, we partner with organizations to protect reputation, influence outcomes and sustain credibility.

Trusted Healthcare Crisis Management Agency

For two decades, Jarrard has helped healthcare leaders communicate with clarity and purpose during moments that matter most. Our work is grounded in deep industry knowledge and a commitment to making healthcare better.

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Served

1800

healthcare organizations in 49 states
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Ranked among the

10

healthcare communications firms nationally

Trusted by Healthcare Leaders Nationwide

What you are doing to protect our reputation is incredible. There’s a lot at risk here right now – a lot at stake – so having professionals who have done this before, who understand the healthcare industry, who understand marketing and communications, is just invaluable. We could not have pulled it off by ourselves.

Senior Executive of Communications at the nation’s largest nonprofit health system

One of the main assets you bring is the fact that you’ve done this before. A lot of firms do crisis communications, but you approach it with a level of experience that adds credibility and calm.

Every single time the team meets expectations. That’s why I love working with you. You consistently deliver exactly what I want — it’s remarkable.

Who We Work With

We partner with mission-driven healthcare organizations of all sizes, from national health systems and academic medical centers to emerging tech and health services innovators. 

Our Crisis Management & Issue Navigation Solutions

We equip healthcare leaders with strategies that shape narratives, drive action and protect the trust you’ve earned.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Build influential alliances with policymakers, community leaders and stakeholders through targeted grassroots and grasstops campaigns.

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PAYER NEGOTIATIONS

Strengthen your position at the negotiating table with communications strategies that balance transparency and leverage public trust.

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Manage the public, political and cultural dimensions of partnership announcements with clear, stakeholder-centered communications.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Prepare for and respond to unexpected events – from data incidents to investigations – with proactive counsel and 24/7 strategic support.

Partner with Healthcare Experts

Ready to protect your reputation, build influence and lead through challenge

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