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Turning Ideas
into Action

Tripp Umbach is a nationally recognized consulting firm helping clients transform ideas into action through data-driven insight, economic impact assessment, and implementation planning.

What We Do

Tripp Umbach works at the intersection of healthcare, higher education, and economic development. We help organizations address community needs, communicate their economic impact, and make informed decisions that lead to tangible results. Our studies and plans turn complex challenges into clear, actionable steps that inspire progress and transform communities.

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College Students

Who We Are

We’re researchers, strategists, and problem-solvers driven by one goal: to help organizations understand their impact and shape a stronger future for their communities. Our team brings proven expertise, passion, and curiosity to every engagement, combining data with purpose to guide meaningful, measurable change.

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Healthcare

We support hospitals and health systems as they evaluate community health, plan for growth, and demonstrate their economic value.

Core services include:

  • Community Health Needs Assessments: Helping hospitals meet regulatory requirements while engaging local residents to improve outcomes.
     

  • Economic Impact Studies: Demonstrating the value of healthcare institutions to local and regional economies.

  • Implementation Planning: Guiding healthcare institutions and communities as they expand workforce programs to address shortages and retain talent.

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Higher Education

We partner with colleges, universities, and state systems to assess feasibility, plan effectively, and highlight their multiple economic and community benefits.

Core services include:

  • Medical and Health Science Education Feasibility Studies: Evaluating readiness, resources, and strategic actions to develop new programs or schools.
     

  • Economic Impact Studies: Measuring the value of universities, target programs, research institutes, and athletic departments.
     

  • Strategic Planning: Aligning vision and new initiatives with future opportunities.

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Economic Development

We help cities, regions, and development agencies design strategies that develop projects that meet community needs, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.

Core services include:

  • Market & Feasibility Studies: Supporting projects that promote sustainable growth and infrastructure.
     

  • Economic Impact Studies: Demonstrating regional impact and expanding sectors that fuel long-term sustainability.
     

  • Implementation Planning: Leading initiatives that promote health, education, bioscience, agriculture, and tourism.

Across every project, our goal remains the same: to turn ideas into action and impact that advances communities and institutions.

Why Clients Choose Tripp Umbach

Experience That Matters

For nearly 40 years, Tripp Umbach has been a trusted name in consulting for healthcare, higher education, and economic development. Pioneers in economic impact and community health assessment, our experience is proven through thousands of projects that have shaped institutions and communities nationwide.

Built on Trust

Every engagement begins as a deeply-rooted collaboration. Clients return because of the partnership, openness, and consistency we bring to every project. The trust we’ve earned continues to define how we work today.

Driving Meaningful Change

Our work goes beyond analysis. We deliver strategies that support collaboration, leading to action and measurable impact.

Trusted By Hundreds
of Institutions

Tripp Umbach has completed thousands of projects for hospitals, universities, institutions, government and nonprofit organizations. Our work has led to new medical schools, expanded healthcare access, and stronger regional economies — helping communities grow and thrive.

Let’s Start the Conversation

At Tripp Umbach, every project begins with listening to your goals and understanding the future you want to shape.

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