Pursuing Excellence in Healthcare: Preserving America's Academic Medical Centers

Much as it is with the nation’s overall healthcare system, the survival of academic medical centers (AMC’s) is threatened by a combination of economic, cultural, and demographic factors. If AMC’s are to survive to fill their societal responsibilities, they must adopt a new philosophy. Challenging assumptions and providing the shift in perspective that a resolution of this crisis requires, Arthur Feldman PhD, MD provides us with a thoroughly researched and forward-thinking volume that all those concerned with healthcare must read.
This brilliant manifesto will help physicians, policymakers, analysts, and regulators understand the challenges faced by today’s AMCs. But more importantly, Pursuing Excellence in Healthcare: Preserving America’s Academic Medical Centers offers a cogent, viable plan that will reestablish the leadership role that AMCs need to play in providing Americans with the best possible care.

INTRODUCTION
SPHERE OF ACTION 1: STRUCTURE
Integrating the Diverse Structures of the AMC
Integrating Clinical Care Delivery Systems
Leadership in the Academic Medical Center
SPHERE OF ACTION II: RE-SEARCH
Fixing the "Broken Pipeline" of AMC Scientists
Resolving Con1licts ofInterest
Commercializing Research Discoveries
SPHERE OF ACTION III: EDUCATION
Resolving the Physician Workforce Crisis
The Changing Demographics of America's AMCs
Teaching Medical Professionalism in the AMC
SPHERE OF ACTION IV: BUSINESS
Financing the Missions of the AMC
Developing Strategic Regional and Global Collaborations
Insuring Governmental Support and Oversight of the AMC
CONCLUSION