UChicago Medicine Grows Through Partnership Synergies.

Summary: University of Chicago Health System-UChicago Medicine-recently joined forces with AdventHealth's Great Lakes Region to expand access to services, treatment options, and clinical trials to residents in Chicago's western suburbs. Other organizations may want to follow that approach in developing and maintaining a high-quality and integrated healthcare ecosystem-one that not only increases access to care for underserved populations but also responds to changing consumer preferences and behavior. Building partnerships with other systems that possess similar values and complementary strengths is an effective way to provide patients with convenient, high-quality care closer to home. Early results of the joint venture show promising synergies and benefits.