1. AHC Strategic Plan Progress: Update to Board of Regents
May 11, 2001

2. Principal Elements of AHC Strategic Plan Approved at November 2000 BOR Meeting
Create and prepare the new health professionals for Minnesota
Sustain the vitality and excellence of Minnesota’s health research
Expedite the dissemination and application of new knowledge into the promotion of health and delivery of health care in Minnesota
Develop and provide new models of health promotion and care for Minnesota
Reduce health disparities in Minnesota and address the needs of the state’s diverse populations
Use information technology to transform how we educate, conduct research, and provide service to individuals and communities in Minnesota
Build a culture of service and accountability to Minnesota

3. Major Goals of AHC Strategic Plan Endorsed at December 2000 BOR Meeting
Meet the health needs of the people of Minnesota.
Respond to the health workforce needs of the state.
Move the Medical School back into the top 20.
Sustain excellence in health research.
Provide health services to the people of Minnesota.
Form more effective community partnerships.

4. Major Efforts Since December 2000
Request to Legislature:
Portion of University request
Included: core funding for the Medical School; funds to recruit physician scientists; funds to expand enrollments in nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and medical technology
Major education effort: legislators, health and business communities, and grassroots
Effective involvement of faculty, staff, students and administration

5. Major Efforts Since December 2000
Operating Budget of Medical School:
Plan for allocating new dollars from legislature and tuition to support education work, primarily in clinical departments, is 90% complete. Implementation will begin July 1, 2001.
Plan for increasing revenue and decreasing costs to offset the expected shortfall in legislative appropriation for the University, is 75% complete. Implementation will begin July 1, 2001.
Position control is in effect; new recruitments guided by finances and areas of agreed program growth.
An aggressive process for debt management and deficit account oversight is implemented and working.
UMP revenues are stabilized; UMP is now managing the clinics at FUMC.
Compact process is being expanded to all departments and programs.

6. Major Efforts Since December 2000
External Review of Relationship with Fairview:
Completed and presented to combined meeting of Board of Regents and Fairview System Board.
Confirmed sale of UMHC as the right decision; commended the accomplishments to date.
Recommendations included: refresh joint vision and widely communicate it; affirm FUMC as a university-type hospital; improve alignment between FUMC and UMP; Fairview participation in clinical chair recruitments; increased state funding for the Medical School.
Workplan to meet recommendations will be completed and implementation started by July 1, 2001.

7. Major Efforts Since December 2000
Transplant Databases:
The single largest education, research and clinical program in AHC.
Consolidating into one database for solid organs will enhance performance in research and clinical care, and support regulatory and outreach needs.
Involves Departments, Clinical Outcomes Research Center, FUMC, Fairview System, AHC.
Diversity and Pre-Health Sciences Advising:
Major challenge for health professional schools.
Combined into one effort for program development.
Coordinating with other University efforts and services.
Outreach to K-12, undergraduate and community programs.

8. Major Efforts Since December 2000
Facilities:
Molecular and Cell Biology Building:
Within budget; expect move-in on time June, 2002.
Translational Research Facility:
Predesign completed and approved
Fundraising has begun
AHC Precinct Plan:
Completed
Presentation to Board of Regents in June 2001.

9. Major Efforts Since December 2000
Engaging the Community:
National Institute for Health Policy: Defining the health workforce for 2013; health, business and consumer participation
Blueprint for Prevention: joint effort of AHC, Allina Foundation, Park Nicollet, Commissioner of Health; develop coordinated efforts in prevention
Department of Health: developing joint efforts in reducing health disparities and in developing databases for health status and health workforce
Biomedical Innovation and Commercialization Initiative: joint effort of AHC, VPR, Commissioner Trade and Economic Development and private sector; continues alive in legislature
Center on Community Education and Outreach: School of Public Health; promotes continuing education and outreach activities with health communities.

10. Shaping and Sustaining Minnesota’s Health