UPMC

UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a prominent and highly integrated global nonprofit health enterprise. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC is distinguished by its dual role as both a comprehensive healthcare provider and a major health insurer. Its extensive network encompasses more than 40 hospitals and over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient centers, strategically located throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York, with an international presence in countries like Ireland and Italy. UPMC's mission is deeply rooted in patient care, research, and education. It is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, fostering an environment of innovation and academic excellence. This partnership drives groundbreaking research, leading to advancements in treatments and clinical care that have earned UPMC a reputation as a global leader in "Life Changing Medicine." Its flagship facilities, including UPMC Presbyterian, have consistently been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of top hospitals in America for over 15 years, highlighting its consistent commitment to high-quality care. The history of UPMC traces back to the late 19th century with the establishment of Presbyterian Hospital in 1893, which later became UPMC Presbyterian and remains a flagship facility. Over the decades, through strategic mergers and affiliations with various hospitals and medical centers, the organization evolved into the integrated system it is today. The name "University of Pittsburgh Medical Center" was formally adopted in 1990. Beyond its vast network of hospitals and outpatient centers, UPMC also boasts a significant health insurance division, UPMC Insurance Services, which covers over 4 million members. This integrated model allows UPMC to offer comprehensive, high-quality care at competitive costs, emphasizing patient-centered approaches. UPMC is a major economic driver and the largest non-governmental employer in Pennsylvania, with approximately 100,000 employees, including more than 5,000 physicians. The organization is dedicated to community well-being, providing nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, which is more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Its services span a wide range of specialties, including transplantation, cancer care, neurosurgery, cardiology, pediatrics, behavioral health, and rehabilitation, among others. UPMC also extends its reach through various initiatives such as home health services, senior living facilities, and a venture capital arm, UPMC Enterprises, which invests in and develops innovative healthcare solutions. The core values of UPMC revolve around quality and safety, dignity and respect, caring and listening, responsibility and integrity, and excellence and innovation, all contributing to its overarching goal of transforming healthcare for the betterment of individuals and communities worldwide.