The Present and Future Challenges Facing Urology Departments at Academic Health Centers.
Academic health centers (ACHs) represent the pinnacle of health care by providing innovative clinical care, cutting-edge research, and premier education. However, recent changes in health care put their tripartite mission at risk. The coming years will bring immense change to AHCs as they adjust to new market conditions impacting the 3 distinct elements of their mission. Fundamental adaptations are required for AHCs to survive, let alone thrive and continue to represent the best of medical research, education, and health. This paper evaluates the missions and strengths of AHCs, describes the challenges to these missions, and proposes adaptations for future success.
The Department of Urology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
Benjamin J
BJ
McCormick
The Department of Urology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. Electronic address: rpruthi@med.unc.edu.
Raj S
RS
Pruthi
D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*; D035843:Biomedical Research; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D014572:Urology / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends*