University Hospitals Quality Care Network

The mission of the UH Quality Care Network (UHQCN) is to support innovative collaboration among independent and employed providers in an active and ongoing program to improve quality and efficiency as well as reduce the cost of care. A physician-led board works closely with the directors of the corporation and staff to ensure the goals of clinical integration and the values for physicians are met.

In addition, the UH network of services includes:

• 22 regional medical centers and a rehabilitation hospital
• 40+ outpatient health centers
• 21 Urgent Care Centers
• Over 200 primary care locations and 6,000+ healthcare providers

A Clinically Integrated Network

The UH Quality Care Network (is a clinically integrated network (CIN) allowing healthcare providers to collaborate. The goals of clinical integration are to:

• Improve the quality of care through evidence-based medicine and creation of clinical practice guidelines
• Support a model of independent and employed physicians and advanced providers working collaboratively
• Develop a high-value network that enables value-based contracting and achievement of quality incentives
• Have leadership in population-based and ambulatory-focused care
• Provide the technological infrastructure for robust analytics and population health management

The Value of UHQCN for Physicians

The UHQCN offers multiple benefits to clinical practitioners, including:

• A focus on population health with the goal of improved outcomes for patients
• Close collaboration and care coordination with network physicians, hospitals and other contractual clinical integration networks
• Inclusion in a high-value network with access to patients through network contracts
• Opportunity to earn incentive payments through the achievement of quality goals
• Access to UH Innovation Center and Institutes