Apply UHC Strategic Research

New research addressing the current and future challenges of the clinical enterprise

UHC conducts strategic research studies that present high-impact lessons and strategies to help members respond to the rapidly changing health care delivery system.

Current Intiative

Building the AMC of the Future: A New Look at Portfolio Management

A new body of research examines the strategic importance of portfolio management, a more refined approach to optimizing scarce capacity.  This study introduces a new methodology for assessing and comparing the profitability of an AMC’s specialty business mix.   Case studies will be developed with UHC members whose specialty business mix has improved.  The study will look at the operational implications of changing an AMC’s portfolio of specialty services. Presentation planned at the January 2009 UHC Member Board of Directors meeting.

Completed UHC Strategic Research

Access key findings from previous strategic research studies, including:

• At the Crest of the Wave: The Threat of Incrementalism (2008)
• AHC Specialty Services in 2015: Implications for Clinical Program Strategy (2007)
• The Economics of Complex Care: Protecting the AHC Franchise (2006)
• Governing Academic Medical Centers:  Unique Challenges and Opportunities (2006)
• Supporting the Academic Mission in Difficult Times (2004)
• Transforming the Clinical Enterprise (2002)