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Forward Together: U Health Vision 2030

Impact 2030: Building a Bold Future Together

Led by President Randall’s Impact 2030 vision, we have shaped our strategic direction to become a more comprehensive, more integrated, and high-performing academic health system.

Our Vision

Together, we are building a more integrated academic health system where world-class care, pioneering research, transformative education, and strong community partnerships come together to improve the lives of everyone in Utah—not just those who come through our doors. Our shared purpose extends across the state and Mountain West, helping to shape a healthier future for all.

Bob Carter
Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences and CEO for University of Utah Health

System Leaders Share More About Our Future Vision

U Health is evolving to face the complexities of our industry and meet the demands of our rapidly growing state and region. Learn more about our vision for the future.

Strategic Domains for Impact

Our strategy is guided by five pillars that define how we work together and where we’re going.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Working across missions and teams to build a more unified, high-performing system
PEOPLE & COMMUNITY
Investing in people and our relationships with the communities we serve
ACCESS, QUALITY, & EXPERIENCE
Ensuring high-quality care when, where, and how patients need it across the Mountain West
INNOVATION, RESEARCH, & EDUCATION
Advancing discovery and preparing the next generation of health care professionals and leaders
GENERATIVE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Creating sustainable resources to invest in what matters most
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U Health's vision for the future centers around five domains: strategic alignment; people and community; access, quality, and experience; innovation, research, and education; and generative financial stewardship.

Strategic System Goals

System-level goals work in alignment with operational plans and department/unit goals.

ENHANCE ACCESS TO HEALTH

SIGNATURE GOAL

Launch expanded patient stewardship and navigation hub

STRETCH GOAL

Navigate for 2,000 patients

PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

SIGNATURE GOAL

Achieve Vizient top tier status inpatient or outpatient

STRETCH GOAL

Achieve Vizient top tier status inpatient and outpatient

PRIORITIZE COMMUNITY, WELL-BEING, & DEVELOPMENT

SIGNATURE GOAL

Establish a "Thriving at Work" index as appropriate

STRETCH GOAL

Establish baseline scores to measure and improve 2026–7

FOSTER INNOVATION & SCHOLARSHIP CULTURE

SIGNATURE GOAL

Every CHIPS department has a defined, measurable innovation and scholarship goal

STRETCH GOAL

25% CHIPS members submit invention or process improvement disclosure

PRACTICE GENERATIVE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

SIGNATURE GOAL

Launch finance integration steering committee; units improve margin

STRETCH GOAL

Units improve a greater percentage of margin

CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

SIGNATURE GOAL

Launch comprehensive strategic planning and operations process (SMO)

STRETCH GOAL

Create new budget model for multi-mission alignment

Leaders Discuss System Goals