About UHC

The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), Oak Brook, Illinois, formed in 1984, is an alliance of 103 academic medical centers and 191 of their affiliated hospitals representing approximately 90% of the nation's non-profit academic medical centers.

Mission and Vision

The mission of UHC is to advance knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote change to help members succeed in their respective markets. UHC’s vision is to be a catalyst for change, accelerating the achievement of clinical and operational excellence.

Products and Services

UHC offers an array of performance improvement products and services. Powerful databases provide comparative data in clinical, operational, faculty practice management, financial, patient safety, and supply chain areas. Programs such as Benchmarking & Improvement Services and the UHC/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ offer opportunities for knowledge sharing and education. Listservers allow members from across the country to share information and demonstrate the power of collaboration.

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Leadership

Irene M. Thompson, UHC President and Chief Executive Officer

Working with UHC's governing bodies, Ms. Thompson oversees corporate operations and performance, formulates and executes the organization's strategy, and represents UHC to the business and health care communities and the public.

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Membership

There are two categories of UHC membership: Member and Related Organizations. Each category contains several levels of participation.

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