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Compact with The University of Texas System
Fiscal Years 2008-2009

New Strategic Initiatives

Initiative, Rationale & Strategy
Expected Impact (Metrics)
Goal Specific Steps in 07-08, 08-09
1. Stabilize Medical School leadership and strengthen relationship with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and the Harris County Hospital District (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 1 and 2)
Decrease faculty turnover; more predictable contract revenues.
Minimize the number of vacant or interim prositions
Appoint permanent Dean in or before FY 2008. Appoint permanent holders of vacant or interim department chair positions.
2. Enhance financial performance of the physician practice plan (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 3)
Increase number of outpatient visits; improve third party reimbursement for services/payor mix.
At least break even w/o UPL payments or PLI rebates.
Recruit key clinical leaders, including chairs in internal medicine, otolaryngology, and other departments.
3. Grow research enterprise through faculty recruitment (aligns with Campus Mission Priority 2)
Increase in both faculty numbers and research dollars.
100 new faculty in IMM; 30 new faculty in RRF.
Activate necessary serach committees; identify start-up funds; provide adequate sponsored projects support.

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