University of Iowa Health Care

What University of Iowa Health Care does

University of Iowa Health Care is the academic medical division of The University of Iowa, a public state university, and operates as Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical system. It delivers patient care, research, and medical education through an integrated structure comprising the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (founded 1898), UI Hospitals and Clinics, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa's sole NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, 25-year designation tenure), and Stead Family Children's Hospital (home to Iowa's only Level 4 NICU, expanded to 32 beds in March 2026). The system serves the entire state as a tertiary and quaternary referral center, with 10,000+ employees and FY2025 external research funding of $266.4 million ($137.9M NIH, ranked 46th nationally).

Core offerings span comprehensive clinical services across all major specialties, oncology care (medical, surgical, radiation, and 200+ active clinical trials), cystic fibrosis treatment built on foundational CFTR-modulator research, neuroendocrine tumor expertise (only U.S. SPORE grant dedicated to NETs), organ transplantation (including robotic living donor nephrectomy), and graduate medical education. The technology backbone runs on Epic electronic health records with the MyChart patient portal, EpicOps Teamwork ERP for scheduling (early adopter alongside Dubai Health), and Vizient for supply chain GPO services. December 2024's $280 million acquisition of Mission Cancer + Blood added 20+ community oncology locations, integrated with Holden and the rural Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (six hospital partners).

The revenue model combines clinical patient care billing through private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay with sponsored research funding from federal agencies (NIH, NCI, NHLBI), foundations, and industry partners. Distribution occurs through the main Iowa City academic medical center at 200 Hawkins Drive, multiple satellite campuses (Downtown, North Liberty, University), the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Mission Cancer + Blood statewide network, and the I-CAN rural hospital affiliate program. Notable collaborations include GE Healthcare (Ga-68 cyclotron process), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (CFTR modulator research lineage), Moderna (Phase 3 mRNA melanoma vaccine trial site), and Epic Systems (ERP co-development).

Name

University of Iowa Health Care

Legal name

The University of Iowa

Website

https://uihealthcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

University of Iowa Health Care operates Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical system, delivering patient care, research, and medical education through UI Hospitals and Clinics, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a statewide network including the 2024-acquired Mission Cancer + Blood.

Ownership category

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Product category

Academic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

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Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals

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Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs)

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Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

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Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated)

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Keywords

• Academic medical care
• Cancer treatment services
• Medical research programs
• Medical education training
• Clinical trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Clinical care delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay. FY2026 first quarter reported $9.3 million shortfall in net operating revenue.
2. External Research Funding: Sponsored research grants from federal agencies (NIH, NCI), foundations, and industry sponsors. FY2025 external research funding totaled $266.4 million including $137.9 million in NIH funding.
3. Acquisition Integration - Mission Cancer + Blood: $280 million acquisition of Mission Cancer + Blood (December 2024) integrated into UI Health Care, expanding cancer care access across 20+ locations statewide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University of Iowa Health Care operates Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical system, delivering integrated inpatient, outpatient, and emergency clinical care; biomedical and translational research; medical education through the Carver College of Medicine; NCI-designated cancer care via Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center; and organ transplantation, robotic surgery, and specialty services supported by an Epic-based electronic health record and statewide outreach network.

Product overview

University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical system serving as Iowa's only such system, uniting patient care, research, and medical education. The organization operates through multiple integrated components: Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center), Mission Cancer + Blood (acquired oncology practice with 20+ locations), the Carver College of Medicine with extensive education programs, and clinical services including robotic surgery and cystic fibrosis treatment. The organization utilizes Epic Systems for EHR/patient portal (MyChart) and recently adopted EpicOps ERP suite including Teamwork for scheduling. Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center offers extensive research programs with 290+ members and 200+ clinical trials, supported by shared research resources. The system also provides leadership development through Executive and Quality Leadership Academies, and operates outreach programs including the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network for rural healthcare support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center: NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center providing cancer research, clinical care, and education. Iowa's only comprehensive cancer center.

Products and services

• UI Health Care Comprehensive Academic Medical Services Comprehensive academic medical care including primary, specialty, and subspecialty services across all disciplines, delivered through the main medical center and community-based locations to Iowa residents and referred patients statewide.
• Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Iowa's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center providing medical, surgical, and radiation oncology; 200+ active clinical trials; and shared research resources across 290+ members with 100,000+ annual visits.
• Mission Cancer + Blood Statewide oncology and hematology practice with 20+ locations across Iowa delivering comprehensive cancer care integrated with Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center resources and a shared electronic health record.
• UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital Iowa's only comprehensive academic pediatric hospital with Iowa's only Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized pediatric care including craniofacial, neonatal, and hematology/oncology services.
• Carver College of Medicine Education Programs Medical education programs including MD, MD/PhD, PhD, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship training across health science disciplines.
• Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Program Comprehensive cystic fibrosis care program offering breakthrough CFTR-modulating therapies (Trikafta) that have transformed treatment from fatal childhood disease to manageable condition with life expectancy extended up to 80 years.
• Robotic Living Donor Nephrectomy and Organ Transplant Services Organ transplant and donation services including minimally invasive robotic living donor nephrectomy that improves precision in dividing blood vessels and broadens donor eligibility for kidney transplantation.
• Clinical Trials Program Clinical research and clinical trial services across oncology, pediatrics, and other specialties, including immunotherapy, mRNA cancer vaccines, and rare disease studies, accessible via dedicated clinicaltrials.uihealthcare.org site.
• Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN) Outreach network supporting rural Iowa hospitals in growing cancer programs through provider training, service line development (palliative care, genetic counseling), and integration with Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Holden Shared Research Resources Shared core facilities including Biospecimen Procurement, Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, Translational Immunology, Radiation/Free Radical Research, and Viral Vector cores supporting cancer center investigators.
• Executive Leadership Academy Comprehensive leadership development program for academic healthcare environment spanning seven sessions from August through May, including project work and coaching.
• Quality Leadership Academy Quality and patient safety leadership program designed for residents and fellows, running concurrently with the Executive Leadership Academy.
• UI Health Care Supply Chain Services Internal supply chain services for procurement, equipment sourcing, and group purchasing organization partnership with Vizient to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery across UI Health Care operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• CF life expectancy improved from mid-30s (born 1999-2003) to up to 80 years (babies born now)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• Epic SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2024Early adopter of EpicOps ERP suite, specifically the Teamwork application for clinician scheduling integrated with patient care workflows. UI Health Care reports significant administrative savings and streamlined operations from the integration.
• VizientcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup purchasing organization partnership for supply chain management, securing competitive pricing, product value, and reliable delivery of goods and services across UI Health Care.
• Green SecuritycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVendor credentialing partner effective April 1, 2025, providing vendor registration, badge management, and compliance verification for all vendors doing business with UI Health Care.
• GE HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to develop the FDA-approved cyclotron process for producing Ga-68 isotope directly, enabling improved PET imaging for neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis. University of Iowa waived exclusive rights to enable broader adoption.
• The Speak FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUI Health Care is inaugural member of LGMD Centers of Excellence network launched by The Speak Foundation, uniting leading academic institutions to accelerate clinical trials and new therapies for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
• Iowa Cancer ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with statewide cancer coalition working to implement the Iowa Cancer Action Plan. Holden serves as only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa.
• Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN) Partner HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix rural Iowa hospitals (Greater Regional Health, Mahaska Health, Shenandoah Medical Center, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Spencer Hospital, St. Anthony Regional Hospital) partnered to expand high-quality cancer care access statewide.
• HIMSS (TEFCA)strategicTechnology or IntegrationUI Health Care represented in TEFCA (Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement) discussions for health data exchange, positioning the system as leader in interoperability and patient-centered data access.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationVertex used research from UI Health Care (Welsh lab discoveries on CFTR protein) to develop CFTR-modulating drugs including Trikafta, transforming cystic fibrosis treatment.
• ModernastrategicTechnology or IntegrationUI Health Care selected as one of first U.S. sites for Phase 3 mRNA melanoma vaccine trial combining personalized mRNA vaccines with pembrolizumab immunotherapy.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic: Dominant Midwestern AMC and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Shares regional patient referral flows from Iowa but operates at materially larger scale and national/international reputation.
• Cleveland Clinic: National AMC system with deep subspecialty expertise and NCI-designated cancer center. Comparable as a research-intensive AMC, but at materially larger scale and with multi-state footprint.
• Washington University School of Medicine / Barnes-Jewish Hospital: Larger, more research-intensive Midwestern AMC with Siteman Cancer Center (NCI-designated comprehensive). Comparable academic mission but with materially larger research scale and broader specialty depth.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: Top-ranked NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center with global referral reach. Comparable in cancer-center leadership and NET expertise, but at materially larger scale and with fundamentally different geographic patient mix.

Direct peers

• Indiana University Health: Statewide academic health system affiliated with Indiana University School of Medicine. Highly comparable in scale, NCI-designated cancer center (IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center), and state-domestic referral model.
• University of Michigan Health: Public academic medical center with a comprehensive NCI-designated cancer center (Rogel Cancer Center), large research enterprise, and statewide referral role. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and academic-clinical integration model.
• University of Minnesota Health: Upper Midwestern public AMC with Masonic Cancer Center (NCI-designated), large research enterprise, and statewide referral pattern. Closely comparable geography, public-university affiliation, and patient mix.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center: Public AMC serving a largely rural Midwestern state. Comparable academic-medical mission, NCI designation (Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center), and statewide referral dynamics for complex cases.
• University of Kansas Health System: Public academic medical system serving Kansas with NCI-designated University of Kansas Cancer Center. Comparable in scale, state-domestic model, and rural-referral network.
• University of Wisconsin Health: Public AMC serving as the academic health system for a Midwestern Big Ten state with similar rural-urban mix. Comparable in being a state-affiliated AMC with NCI-designated cancer center (Carbone Cancer Center) and large research portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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