Leadership Assembly

December 18, 2013

VUMC positioned to meet challenges ahead: Balser

“The downsizing effort is over.” With those words, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, announced Wednesday that workforce reduction efforts announced in September at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are completed.

By Bill Snyder

July 18, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

By Doug Campbell

June 20, 2013

VUMC poised to meet health care’s challenges

The nation’s health care challenges are immense, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center is rising to meet them — with an emphasis on integration, collaboration, and by improving efficiency, quality and service to its patients.

By Bill Snyder

March 14, 2013

Balser outlines efforts to address shifting economy

An overview of financial pressures created by the federal budget sequester and other legislation now facing Vanderbilt University Medical Center and academic health centers across the country was presented March 12 at two leadership forums — the Spring Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly held that morning at Langford Auditorium, and a faculty meeting focused on impact on the research community the same afternoon in Light Hall.

By Paul Govern

December 13, 2012

Patients, families at heart of new ‘Promise’ campaign

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is taking its commitment to a patient-centered experience to a new level through the Vanderbilt Patient and Family Promise, a six-point commitment statement being rolled out publicly in February.

By Nancy Humphrey

December 13, 2012

Quality, innovation key to VUMC’s fiscal health: Balser

As medical centers across the country respond to declining revenue streams and a federal budget crisis, focusing on the quality of the patient experience becomes ever more important.

By Paul Govern