UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Who We Are
UPMC, an integrated global health enterprise headquartered in Pittsburgh, is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States, serving the health needs of more than 4 million people each year. Through redefined models of health care delivery, technological innovation, and cutting-edge medical research, UPMC is improving lives in western Pennsylvania and beyond.
As western Pennsylvania's largest employer, with 50,000 employees and $8 billion in revenue, UPMC is transforming the economy of the region into one based on medicine, research, and technology. By integrating 20 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, 400 doctors' offices and outpatient sites, long-term care facilities, 2,700 employed physicians and a major health insurance services division, UPMC is providing a seamless continuum of care.
In collaboration with its academic partner, the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC has advanced the quality and efficiency of health care and developed internationally renowned programs in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, orthopaedics, pediatrics, women’s health and geriatrics, among others.
UPMC is commercializing its expertise, bringing world-class health care, advanced technologies, and management skills to markets throughout the world through clinical services management, infrastructure consultation, strategic and commercial product development partnerships, translational sciences, and national security and public health. Each component is designed to drive transformation of health care delivery worldwide. Internationally, UPMC operates a transplant facility in Italy, two cancer centers and a hospital in Ireland, and an emergency medical system in Qatar; is implementing information technology solutions in the United Kingdom; and will manage a newly-created health care center in Cyprus.
UPMC commercializes its medical and technological expertise by nurturing new companies, developing strategic business relationships and collaborating on new product development with some of the world's leading corporations including Cerner, GE, and IBM. A recognized innovator in clinical management and information technology, UPMC has deployed an electronic health record across its hospitals and is developing a semantic interoperability solution to unify information from multiple systems. Further, UPMC has invested in research to seed new fields like regenerative medicine and biosecurity.
UPMC’s facilities are among the most technologically advanced in the nation. The recently opened Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is one of only a handful of "paperless" hospitals in existence, and is one of two UPMC facilities to reach HIMSS Stage 6 in electronic health record implementation.
UPMC’s health insurance arm serves 1.3 million members and has some of the fastest growing health plans in the region. It offers commercial, Medicare, Medical Assistance, CHIP, behavioral health, employee assistance, and workers’ compensation products.
UPMC's stature as one of the nation's outstanding medical centers is a source of civic pride. The region benefits from UPMC's many charitable contributions and its broad array of community-based programs to eliminate health disparities in underserved populations. UPMC also has made a major commitment to education through the Pittsburgh Promise, which is designed to prepare all children to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
A passion for innovation lies at the heart of UPMC's success. UPMC's unique strategy of combining clinical and research excellence with business-like discipline translates into excellent patient care for both western Pennsylvanians and the global community. With the promise of new jobs and new businesses, UPMC is forging a new paradigm for technology-enabled health care of the future.
Services and Special Capabilities
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Transplant
Since 1981 when Thomas Starzl, MD, PhD, performed the first liver transplant in Pittsburgh, more than 12,000 transplants of various organs—including over 1,000 living donor transplants—have been performed at UPMC, one of the world’s largest centers. -
Cancer
In addition to world class research, UPMC has perfected the “hub-and-satellite” model of cancer care. Specialized treatments are designed at a central “hub” while care is delivered at 40+ regional sites enabling advanced treatment close to home. -
Emergency Medicine
UPMC’s emergency capabilities extend beyond its 20 hospitals, and are augmented with renowned tele-medicine capabilities. UPMC provides first responder training so advanced care reaches the patient even before arrival at the Emergency Department. -
Neurosurgery
A world leader in minimally invasive NS, UPMC treats more than 1500 patients annually. UPMC surgeons developed the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach that uses endoscopes and specially-designed instruments to treat complex brain and spinal abnormalities. -
Sports Medicine
A recognized leader in research and care for sports medicine, UPMC offers innovative treatment and rehabilitation services for elite, amateur, professional, high school, collegiate, and recreational athletes, plus performing artists at all levels.
Awards and Recognition
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U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll
UPMC has been listed on the Honor Roll for the last five years. Of the thousands of medical centers in the nation that are analyzed, less than 200 are ranked in one or more specialties, and fewer than 25 are named to the elite Honor Roll each year. -
U.S. News & World Report America's Best Health Plans
In its annual survey of more than 250 ranked health plans, U.S. News once again recognized UPMC Insurance Services Plans among the nation’s best, including UPMC Health Plan (Commercial), UPMC for Life (Meidicare), and UPMC for You (Medicaid). -
HIMSS Analytics Advanced Use of Electronic Medical Records
UPMC Presbyterian became one of only 24 out of more than 5,700 U.S. hospitals recognized for its advanced use of comprehensive electronic medial records (EMR) by HIMSS Analytics. -
Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems
For the 10th consecutive year, UPMC was named one of the 100 Most Wired health systems in the U.S. by H&HN, the journal of the American Hospital Association. UPMC is one of only six organizations to appear on the list since its inception. -
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 2 Rating
UPMC became the country’s first non-profit health care provider to achieve an internationally recognized standard for effectiveness and efficiency in software development. -
2009 Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) Award
By providing comprehensive and seamless EMRs from 30+ clinical systems to 20,000+ caregivers, UPMC’s interoperability team was 1 of 8 AMDIS award recipients for successfully applying information systems to improve patient care and efficiency. -
Leapfrog Hospital Survey – Patient Safety
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC was one of only seven U.S. pediatric hospitals selected as a 2008 Top Hospital in a national patient safety review of more than 1,220 participating hospitals. -
Picker Institute — Advances in Patient-Centered Care
By looking at every aspect of health through the eyes of patients and their families, UPMC was recognized for transforming the way it delivers care and provides a model for others in the industry. -
InformationWeek 500 Most Innovative Users of Information Technology
UPMC was again honored for innovative technology by being included in the InformationWeek 500 list of most innovative users of information technology – across all industries.