Transformation of Academic Health Centers

The Transformation of Academic Health Centers presents the direct knowledge and vision of accomplished academic health center leaders, enriched by their unique positions as managers of some of the most complex academic and business enterprises. This volume provides valuable insight and leadership perspectives to all involved in health care, health professions education, and bio-medical and clinical research to systematically explore the evolving role of academic health centers worldwide with an eye focused on the transformation necessary to be successful in the coming challenging environment. The book is divided into five sections moving from the broad perspective of the role of academic health centers into the role in education, training, and disruptive technologies. It then addresses the discovery processes, improving funding models and research efficiency. The fourth and fifth sections address preparation for the coming changes in health care delivery and future perspectives in order to provide a complete picture of the needs of the growing and influential health care sector. *Outlines strategies for academic health centers to successfully adapt to the global changes in health care that are currently challenging established organizational models *Offers forward-thinking and compelling professional and personal assessments of the evolving role of academic health centers by recognized outstanding academic healthcare leaders *Includes case studies and personal reflections, providing lessons learned and new recommendations to challenge leaders