Compact with The University of Texas System
Fiscal Years 2008-2009
New Strategic Initiatives
Initiative, Rationale & Strategy
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Expected Impact (Metrics)
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Goal | Specific Steps in 07-08, 08-09 |
| 1. Stabilize Medical School leadership and strengthen relationship with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and the Harris County Hospital District (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 1 and 2) | |||
Decrease faculty turnover; more predictable contract revenues.
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Minimize the number of vacant or interim prositions
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Appoint permanent Dean in or before FY 2008. Appoint permanent holders of vacant or interim department chair positions. | |
2. Enhance financial performance of the physician practice plan (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 3)
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Increase number of outpatient visits; improve third party reimbursement for services/payor mix.
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At least break even w/o UPL payments or PLI rebates.
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Recruit key clinical leaders, including chairs in internal medicine, otolaryngology, and other departments. | |
| 3. Grow research enterprise through faculty recruitment (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 2) | |||
Increase in both faculty numbers and research dollars.
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100 new faculty in IMM; 30 new faculty in RRF.
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Activate necessary serach committees; identify start-up funds; provide adequate sponsored projects support. | |
Date Modified:
10/24/07
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