In collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), ECG conducted a national study exploring how academic health systems (AHSs) are integrating academic and community physician groups into unified, high-performing enterprises.
This report, based on survey data and interviews with leaders from 31 AHSs, reveals that successful integration is not about structural uniformity but about cultural alignment, role clarity, and adaptive leadership.
Key findings include:
- The importance of a single, empowered physician leader to unify clinical strategy.
- The need to redefine department chair roles for system-wide accountability.
- The value of offering flexible employment models and faculty tracks.
- The strategic imperative of integration to support growth, value-based care, and academic missions.
This research provides a leader-tested framework for building agile, aligned physician enterprises that meet the demands of tomorrow’s healthcare environment.
To get your copy of the whitepaper, visit the AAMC store. The report is free for AAMC members and is available for purchase by nonmembers.
