Industry Issues: Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy
While the impact of the current economic crisis is being felt across many industries, organizations in the financial services, healthcare, and energy industries are faced with issues presented by this challenging environment.
For today's financial services organizations, managing risk and focusing on corporate governance have assumed even greater importance in light of the financial credit crisis. Now add the uncertainties of evolving regulations and heightened government oversight and it's clear that doing business with a business-as-usual mindset is no longer an option.
In the healthcare industry, the long-acknowledged lack of affordable care and insurance is being exacerbated by job and benefits losses . While healthcare providers, payors including managed care companies, pharmaceutical and life science companies believe systemic reforms are needed, they are looking to understand more about the potential options, the implications, and their own way forward.
Equally challenging are the issues facing the energy industry as companies seek ways to meet increasing demand and adapt to an evolving regulatory environment amid concerns over future supply and a call for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – all of which are made more critical by current economic pressures.
Clearly, an age of debate and reform is upon us. But how do companies in these industries position themselves for what the future may bring? That's where KPMG comes in. Our industry-focused approach helps us provide an informed perspective that can help organizations navigate in a changing environment. And beyond.
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