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The University Of Chicago Medical Center
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The University of Chicago Medical Center
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Private
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1927
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Operating
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10,001+
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HeadquartersChicago, United States
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Chicago
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices4 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
academic medical center, cancer care services, maternity and pediatric care, clinical trials research, hospital inpatient services
Industry5 codes
1Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals
CodeHLAFAAAAPrimaryYes
2Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs)
CodeHLAFAAAMPrimaryNo
3Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals
CodeHLAFAHACPrimaryNo
4Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation)
CodeHLAFABAIPrimaryNo
5Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated)
CodeEDAHAGAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals62211
  • Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals622310
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers621512
  • Other Outpatient Care Centers62149
SIC code5 codes
  • Services-Hospitals8060
  • Services-Health Services8000
  • Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec8062
  • Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec8093
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
Product category
Academic Medical Center / Hospital Healthcare Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Patient Care Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue generated from comprehensive healthcare services including inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, emergency services, diagnostic procedures, cancer treatments, and maternity services. Payment received from insurance companies, government programs (Medicare/Medicaid), and self-pay patients.

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2Clinical Trials
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with over 300 open therapeutic trials enrolling more than 1,000 patients annually.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Pricing details2 tiers
1Standard Hospital Services
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Pricing varies by service type, insurance coverage, deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance. Personalized price estimates available through online tools or by contacting financial counselors.

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2Outpatient Clinic Visits
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Outpatient visits are billed as hospital-based outpatient clinics with different benefit levels compared to private doctor office visits depending on insurance plan.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1Comer Children's Hospital
Description

Pediatric hospital and children's health services located at 5721 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, part of the UChicago Medicine academic health system.

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Core offering1 text field

The University of Chicago Medical Center operates as an academic medical center providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including primary and specialty care, emergency services, cancer treatment at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, maternity and pediatric care, organ transplantation, and over 300 active clinical trials. Care is delivered through hospitals, outpatient clinics, and digital channels including the MyChart patient portal and 24/7 virtual urgent care across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Top-ranked cancer program in Illinois and among the best in the nation (U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026)
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

UChicago Medicine is an academic health system comprising multiple hospitals, specialty care centers, and digital health services. The core clinical operations include the University of Chicago Medical Center with Comer Children's Hospital, the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM), and Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital on the Hyde Park campus, along with regional facilities including Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey and UChicago Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. The health system offers specialty services through its NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Family Birth Centers at multiple locations, and digital health services via the MyChart Patient Portal and 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care. Additional patient services include on-site pharmacy, blood donation center, and extensive community health outreach programs including fitness classes, support groups, and diabetes education. Financial assistance programs support uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product and service8 records
1UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
CategorySpecialty Care Center (Oncology)
Description

NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center providing personalized cancer care with teams of world-renowned physicians specializing in various cancer types, backed by pioneering research and 300+ active clinical trials.

2MyChart Patient Portal
CategoryDigital Health Platform
Description

Patient portal enabling viewing of electronic medical records, communicating with care teams, requesting prescription refills, scheduling appointments, and accessing telehealth services online.

3UChicago Medicine Family Birth Center - Hyde Park
4Family Birth Center - Harvey (Ingalls Memorial)
5Virtual Urgent Care (24/7 On-Demand)
6DCAM Pharmacy
7Blood Donation Center
8Patient Financial Assistance
Scale indicator6 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Affiliated medical school within University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division. Students benefit from interdisciplinary research opportunities and clinical training at UChicago Medicine facilities.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Nationally and internationally renowned division of University of Chicago for research and discoveries that have shaped modern medicine. Affiliated with both Pritzker School of Medicine and UChicago Medicine.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Joint support group for families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, held at UChicago Medicine's Outpatient Senior Health Center.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Community Fitness Program partnership offering exercise opportunities for seniors, running over 21 years at the museum.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership providing support groups, classes, and networking opportunities for cancer patients and caregivers at 2028 Elm Road, Homewood, IL.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Nearby housing accommodation available on first-come, first-served basis for families of patients meeting selection criteria.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

As a lead site for the Clinical Trials Network, conducting over 300 open therapeutic trials and enrolling more than 1,000 patients annually.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Stanford Health Care is a major university-affiliated academic medical center tied to Stanford University School of Medicine with a leading NCI cancer center. It mirrors UChicago Medicine's structure as a research-intensive AMC with elite oncology capabilities.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Cedars-Sinai is a major nonprofit academic medical center with an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and large clinical trials program. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine as a high-volume nonprofit AMC anchored by an elite oncology program.

TypeRegional player
Description

IU Health is Indiana's largest academic health system and includes an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. It overlaps with UChicago Medicine's Northwest Indiana catchment and competes for oncology and tertiary referrals across the Illinois-Indiana border.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Loyola is a Chicago-area academic medical center and teaching hospital affiliated with Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine. It competes with UChicago Medicine for tertiary cases, trauma, oncology, and academic training pipelines.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

MD Anderson is the largest NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the U.S. with the deepest oncology clinical trials portfolio globally. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine's cancer center as a top-tier NCI site with freestanding cancer hospital infrastructure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Rush is an academic medical center in Chicago affiliated with Rush Medical College, competing directly with UChicago Medicine for specialty care, pediatrics through its own children's hospital, and tertiary referrals in the metropolitan Chicago area.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Northwestern Memorial is Chicago's other flagship academic medical center, affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It directly competes with UChicago Medicine for tertiary referrals, NIH-funded research, oncology cases, and physician talent in the Chicago market.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Memorial Sloan Kettering is one of the original NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and a global leader in oncology research and treatment. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine's cancer program as a destination NCI cancer center, though more nationally concentrated.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Johns Hopkins Medicine is a national-leading academic medical center and NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with deep research and clinical trials portfolio. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine as an elite university-affiliated AMC with a flagship cancer center.

TypeDirect peer
Description

University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine) is a leading Big Ten academic medical center with an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and major research mission. It is structurally comparable to UChicago Medicine as a university-affiliated AMC with deep research footprint.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile5 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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AI capability1 record

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature2 records

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Number of profiles
Profiles12 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Academic Medical Center / Hospital Healthcare Servicesuchicagomedicine.org

The University Of Chicago Medical Center firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Legal name
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Website
https://uchicagomedicine.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1927
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
10,001+ employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

The University Of Chicago Medical Center industry classification

Industry
Product category
Academic Medical Center / Hospital Healthcare Services
NAICS
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)
SIC
Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)
akta.pro primary industry
Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

  • Academic medical center
  • Cancer care services
  • Maternity and pediatric care
  • Clinical trials research
  • Hospital inpatient services

Where The University Of Chicago Medical Center is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chicago
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

The University Of Chicago Medical Center business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive healthcare services including inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, emergency services, diagnostic procedures, cancer treatments, and maternity services. Payment received from insurance companies, government programs (Medicare/Medicaid), and self-pay patients.
  2. Clinical Trials: Revenue from conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with over 300 open therapeutic trials enrolling more than 1,000 patients annually.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionPay-as-you-goStandard Hospital Services
SubscriptionPay-as-you-goOutpatient Clinic Visits

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The University of Chicago Medical Center operates as an academic medical center providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including primary and specialty care, emergency services, cancer treatment at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, maternity and pediatric care, organ transplantation, and over 300 active clinical trials. Care is delivered through hospitals, outpatient clinics, and digital channels including the MyChart patient portal and 24/7 virtual urgent care across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Product overview

UChicago Medicine is an academic health system comprising multiple hospitals, specialty care centers, and digital health services. The core clinical operations include the University of Chicago Medical Center with Comer Children's Hospital, the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM), and Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital on the Hyde Park campus, along with regional facilities including Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey and UChicago Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. The health system offers specialty services through its NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Family Birth Centers at multiple locations, and digital health services via the MyChart Patient Portal and 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care. Additional patient services include on-site pharmacy, blood donation center, and extensive community health outreach programs including fitness classes, support groups, and diabetes education. Financial assistance programs support uninsured and underinsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Comer Children's Hospital: Pediatric hospital and children's health services located at 5721 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, part of the UChicago Medicine academic health system.
  • UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Family Birth Center
  • UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial

Products and services

  • UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center providing personalized cancer care with teams of world-renowned physicians specializing in various cancer types, backed by pioneering research and 300+ active clinical trials.
  • MyChart Patient Portal Patient portal enabling viewing of electronic medical records, communicating with care teams, requesting prescription refills, scheduling appointments, and accessing telehealth services online.
  • UChicago Medicine Family Birth Center - Hyde Park
  • Family Birth Center - Harvey (Ingalls Memorial)
  • Virtual Urgent Care (24/7 On-Demand)
  • DCAM Pharmacy
  • Blood Donation Center
  • Patient Financial Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

  • Top-ranked cancer program in Illinois and among the best in the nation (U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026)
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Pritzker School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated medical school within University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division. Students benefit from interdisciplinary research opportunities and clinical training at UChicago Medicine facilities.
  • Biological Sciences Division (BSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally and internationally renowned division of University of Chicago for research and discoveries that have shaped modern medicine. Affiliated with both Pritzker School of Medicine and UChicago Medicine.
  • Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint support group for families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, held at UChicago Medicine's Outpatient Senior Health Center.
  • Museum of Science and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Fitness Program partnership offering exercise opportunities for seniors, running over 21 years at the museum.
  • Cancer Support CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing support groups, classes, and networking opportunities for cancer patients and caregivers at 2028 Elm Road, Homewood, IL.
  • Ronald McDonald HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby housing accommodation available on first-come, first-served basis for families of patients meeting selection criteria.
  • Clinical Trials NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a lead site for the Clinical Trials Network, conducting over 300 open therapeutic trials and enrolling more than 1,000 patients annually.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Stanford Health Care: Stanford Health Care is a major university-affiliated academic medical center tied to Stanford University School of Medicine with a leading NCI cancer center. It mirrors UChicago Medicine's structure as a research-intensive AMC with elite oncology capabilities.
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Cedars-Sinai is a major nonprofit academic medical center with an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and large clinical trials program. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine as a high-volume nonprofit AMC anchored by an elite oncology program.
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: MD Anderson is the largest NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the U.S. with the deepest oncology clinical trials portfolio globally. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine's cancer center as a top-tier NCI site with freestanding cancer hospital infrastructure.
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Memorial Sloan Kettering is one of the original NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and a global leader in oncology research and treatment. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine's cancer program as a destination NCI cancer center, though more nationally concentrated.
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine: Johns Hopkins Medicine is a national-leading academic medical center and NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with deep research and clinical trials portfolio. It is comparable to UChicago Medicine as an elite university-affiliated AMC with a flagship cancer center.

Regional players

  • Indiana University Health: IU Health is Indiana's largest academic health system and includes an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. It overlaps with UChicago Medicine's Northwest Indiana catchment and competes for oncology and tertiary referrals across the Illinois-Indiana border.

Direct peers

  • Loyola University Medical Center: Loyola is a Chicago-area academic medical center and teaching hospital affiliated with Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine. It competes with UChicago Medicine for tertiary cases, trauma, oncology, and academic training pipelines.
  • Rush University Medical Center: Rush is an academic medical center in Chicago affiliated with Rush Medical College, competing directly with UChicago Medicine for specialty care, pediatrics through its own children's hospital, and tertiary referrals in the metropolitan Chicago area.
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Northwestern Memorial is Chicago's other flagship academic medical center, affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It directly competes with UChicago Medicine for tertiary referrals, NIH-funded research, oncology cases, and physician talent in the Chicago market.
  • University of Michigan Health: University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine) is a leading Big Ten academic medical center with an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and major research mission. It is structurally comparable to UChicago Medicine as a university-affiliated AMC with deep research footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

The University Of Chicago Medical Center social profiles

Digital presence

The University Of Chicago Medical Center compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance7 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The University Of Chicago Medical Center leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries8 records

The University Of Chicago Medical Center funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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The University Of Chicago Medical Center M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about The University Of Chicago Medical Center

What does The University Of Chicago Medical Center do?

The University of Chicago Medical Center operates as an academic medical center providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including primary and specialty care, emergency services, cancer treatment at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, maternity and pediatric care, organ transplantation, and over 300 active clinical trials. Care is delivered through hospitals, outpatient clinics, and digital channels including the MyChart patient portal and 24/7 virtual urgent care across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Is The University Of Chicago Medical Center a public or private company?

The University Of Chicago Medical Center is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was The University Of Chicago Medical Center founded?

The University Of Chicago Medical Center was founded in 1927. It employs 10,001+ people.

Where is The University Of Chicago Medical Center based?

The University Of Chicago Medical Center is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.

How does The University Of Chicago Medical Center make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Patient Care Services are the primary driver. The others are clinical Trials.

Who are The University Of Chicago Medical Center's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Stanford Health Care, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Indiana University Health is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Loyola University Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and University of Michigan Health.

Does The University Of Chicago Medical Center have an API?

No public API is recorded for The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

What industry is The University Of Chicago Medical Center in?

The University Of Chicago Medical Center's product category is Academic Medical Center / Hospital Healthcare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFAAAA, Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals, with a secondary code of HLAFAAAM, Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs). Its NAICS code is 62211 and its SIC code is 8060.

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