Strategic Planning helps to understand their purpose and to embrace the vision of KCU to effectively train physicians and health professionals for another 100 years.
Transforming research into actionable strategies for growth and development
Tripp Umbach has set itself apart with our unique ability to align research findings with business objectives in a cohesive framework for decision-making. Our fully integrated process involves data analysis, interviews with internal and external audiences, and multiple audience surveys. Our intensive data-driven decision-facilitating work sessions and financial planning process lead to final short and long-term recommendations designed for action and impact.
STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING SPECIALTIES
ACADEMIC MEDICINE
Tripp Umbach is the national leader in research and strategic planning for allopathic and osteopathic academic medical centers, health systems, new and expanding medical schools, and communities that wish to develop and expand undergraduate medical education (UME) and graduate medical education (GME). Tripp Umbach has developed and implemented business plans for more than 50 medical education programs throughout the United States as well as individual studies for more than 75 leading academic medical centers and their hospitals. Read about our recent work with Ohio University’s Heritage College of Medicine.
ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
Tripp Umbach assists medical schools in completing and submitting all materials necessary for new or continuing accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). We have worked closely with clients to develop all standards of accreditation including coordinating curriculum planning, governance structures, financial pro formas, and clinical education planning. Some of our most recent clients include: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine on the Jonesboro campus of Arkansas State University.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE
Tripp Umbach is regarded as a national leader in strategic planning support for universities, colleges, medical schools, and healthcare delivery systems. We invite you to read recent study summaries provided for Florida International University, and Penn Highlands Health System.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
30 years ago Tripp Umbach set the standard for economic development and revitalization planning right here in Pittsburgh. Today, we conduct planning projects for communities all over the world seeking to build new futures around sustainability, walkability, health, innovation and the arts. Read about our engagement on Northwest Arkansas Council Comprehensive Assessment and the Franklinton Redevelopment Plan in Columbus, OH.
CORPORATIONS, NON-PROFIT, AND TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS
Both private for-profit and non-profit organizations look to Tripp Umbach for strategic insight and recommendations as they reach critical crossroads in their lifecycles. Our consultants help them sort out complex issues such as market positioning, how and where to invest to meet future demands, organizational structure, and service/product delivery. To learn more, read about the Lackawanna Heritage Area.
STRATEGIC PLANNING CASE STUDIES
Kansas City University Strategic Plan
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Medical College of Georgia Expansion Analysis
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is working to expand medical education throughout the state. A detailed roadmap includes plans for the development of a four-year regional campus with UGA, as well as clinical campuses throughout the state.
Northwest Arkansas Council Comprehensive Assessment
Tripp Umbach was invited by the Northwest Arkansas Council (NWA) to conduct an assessment and impact study that identified a pathway toward establishing sustainable economic and social impact, improved health care access, and improved quality of care.
The Keck Graduate Institute Medical School
Keck Graduate Institute secured Tripp Umbach to assist them in developing a unique school of medicine.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Strategic Plan
In the winter of 2016, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) began a strategic planning process to update their 2015-2017 Strategic Plan.
Nova Southeastern Allopathic Medical School
Tripp Umbach worked closely with NSU to help create a strategic plan to achieve LCME accreditation and expand undergraduate and graduate medical education.
TGen Environmental Assessment and Business Plan
Tripp Umbach was retained to conduct an environmental assessment and business plan for TGen as it continued its mission to make and translate genomics discoveries into advances in human health.
Penn Highlands Healthcare Strategic Plan
With the expertise of Tripp Umbach, the Penn Highlands planning committee established an inaugural strategic plan to achieve three high-level goals to help implement its mission of improving the health and overall well-being of those in our Pennsylvania communities.
The Mount Carmel West Campus Transformation
Mount Carmel partnered with Tripp Umbach to facilitate the creation of the Mount Carmel West Transformation strategic plan for the Franklinton community of Columbus, Ohio.
Heritage Valley Partners Strategic Plan for Tourism
Tripp Umbach facilitated and developed a high-level strategic plan for tourism to serve as a guide for the Lackawanna Heritage Valley. The final outcome resulted in a strategic roadmap for the organization.