Transformation is occurring at every stage of the health care system. Though federal policy changes have created deep uncertainty, there are many opportunities to create a more responsive and effective system. By understanding the workforce and developing the leaders of tomorrow, we can improve health care for all.

1. 200+
journal articles, reports, book
chapters and other published
research in five years
State and federal scope
of practice of nurse
practitioners
National models for
community paramedicine
State Medicaid
waivers
National discussions
on emerging models
of care and new
payment structures
Minimum
nurse-to-patient ratio
regulations in states
throughout the country
$7 million
invested in workforce
research over the past
five years
Healthforce Center at UCSF
prepares health care organizations
to navigate rapid change:
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Actionable, in-depth research, data and
insights inform policies at the local, state
and federal levels
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leadership accelerator programs transform
individuals into agents of change
CONNECTIONS
Thousands of alumni, researchers and
other seasoned leaders work together to
solve health care’s biggest problems
Equip leaders to drive
strategy and navigate
the shifting landscape.
Inform effective,
evidence-based
health care policies.
Improve financial
performance of health
care organizations.
Strong evidence shows that investments in leadership and research:
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“The program allowed me
to figure out how to make
this work that I love
sustainable.”
—Geoffrey Leung, MD, EdM
$24 million
invested in developing the health
care leaders and change agents of
tomorrow over the past five years
1200+
alumni in
California
Get involved and learn
about the latest health
workforce research and
leadership opportunities
at healthforce.ucsf.edu
Improving the Value of Care
Our Impact
We believe research can inform better,
more effective policies.
We believe that when connections are made,
people can solve some of the toughest
problems in health care together.
Our Impact
Transformation is occurring at every stage
of the health care system. Though federal
policy changes have created deep
uncertainty, there are many opportunities
to create a more responsive and effective
system. By understanding the workforce
and developing the leaders of tomorrow,
we can improve health care for all.
Accelerating Health Care
Transformation
Sources available at
healthforce.ucsf.edu/infographic
Our research has influenced:
We believe leadership is the driving force for change.