The University of Toledo

Goals/Service to the Community

The School of Healthcare Business Innovation and Excellence will be leading an important array of activities to enhance quality healthcare in the Midwest and nationally. To achieve this, the School will:

• Provide expertise in process analysis and improvement in healthcare settings

• Deliver consultative assistance and supportive research initiatives, including implementing information technology projects with an emphasis on electronic medical/health records

• Develop innovative management practices

• Develop and deliver executive and leadership development education

• Provide a foundation for a workable regional health information exchange

• Construct data mining, information integration, and information technology (IT)

intelligence tools to improve business activities in healthcare

• Enhance customer relationship management

• Design and use metrics that assess the health of the regional population

• Develop cross-functional research agenda and external funding requests focused on globally effective and efficient healthcare delivery

• Expand and enhance UT Health Care Degree Programs that blend business and healthcare

A Collaborative Effort

Initially, UT’s COBI and College of Medicine and Life Sciences will provide the leadership for this School. As the School expands, it is anticipated that other UT colleges and programs may become involved, such as COBI’s Executive Center for Global Competiveness, University of Toledo Medical Center, Judith Herb College of Education and Health Sciences and Human Service, and the Colleges of Engineering, Law, Nursing and Pharmacy. Furthermore, the School will partner with businesses and organizations beyond the University, such as healthcare providers, labor unions, governments, business and economic development agencies and insurance providers which will provide direction for educational, research and outreach programs.