This presentation will define the values inherent in social accountability, including equity, quality, relevance, and cost effectiveness. These values will be expressed through an assessment tool, which will be applied to academic health centers. Data from a pilot study of eight academic health centers will be presented to illustrate the practical application of the tool.
Learning Objectives: 1. To examine the concept of social responsibility and its relationship to Academic Health Centers/Systems. 2. To the tools to evaluate the social goods produced by Academic Health Centers/Systems. 3. To explore the impact of mergers and system building on the social responsibility of Academic Health Centers/Systems
Keywords: Hospitals, Health Care Delivery
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.