For AMCs, “systemness” is both a strategic imperative and a proven path forward.
Academic health systems are expanding rapidly. But growth alone isn't enough to fulfill the tripartite mission of clinical care, research, and education.
Today, "systemness" has evolved into a shared commitment—one that drives resilience and lasting impact. This whitepaper highlights how 12 leading institutions are shaping integrated academic medicine.
Drawing on insights from Becker's Hospital Review’s 15th Annual Meeting, it outlines four strategic imperatives:
Drawing on insights from Becker's Hospital Review’s 15th Annual Meeting, it outlines four strategic imperatives:
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Aligning Leadership and Governance: Including why Froedtert & MCW created a culture committee and how centralized command systems support Texas Tech and Oregon Health & Science University
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Expanding Clinical Integration and Access: Featuring Beth Israel Lahey Health’s plan to shift 70% of care to community settings and Penn Medicine's concierge care strategy
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Strengthening the Academic Mission: Including strategies from University of Maryland Medical System and City of Hope for expanding training and research
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Fostering Culture and Engagement: Such as UVA Health's approach to transparent, consistent communication
For leaders navigating this journey, these lessons offer practical guidance to advance integration with purpose and clarity.
As academic medical centers continue to grow and evolve, achieving “systemness” is no longer a lofty goal—it’s a strategic imperative. At Becker’s 15th Annual Meeting, ECG Management Consultants proudly sponsored the Academic Medical Center Track, bringing together leaders from 12 top institutions to share how they are reshaping integrated academic health systems.
This whitepaper captures key insights from the event, exploring how AMCs can align leadership, enhance clinical access, strengthen the academic mission, and build a resilient, engaged culture. From Froedtert & MCW’s governance innovations to Penn Medicine’s concierge care approach, these real-world examples offer a roadmap for academic health systems seeking to thrive in complexity.
As academic medical centers continue to grow and evolve, achieving “systemness” is no longer a lofty goal—it’s a strategic imperative. At Becker’s 15th Annual Meeting, ECG Management Consultants proudly sponsored the Academic Medical Center Track, bringing together leaders from 12 top institutions to share how they are reshaping integrated academic health systems.
This whitepaper captures key insights from the event, exploring how AMCs can align leadership, enhance clinical access, strengthen the academic mission, and build a resilient, engaged culture. From Froedtert & MCW’s governance innovations to Penn Medicine’s concierge care approach, these real-world examples offer a roadmap for academic health systems seeking to thrive in complexity.
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