Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council

The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC) is comprised of more than 140 hospitals and health care organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area, founded in 1935.

The Council's Institutional members consist of hospitals (and their integrated delivery systems) in the eight-county Chicago area. Associate members include hospitals outside these counties, as well as physician groups, nursing homes, outpatient treatment centers, insurers, medical schools and other health care-related organizations.

Mission
The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC) is a membership and service organization dedicated to helping members care for their communities through access to health care and improved delivery of services.

The Council, as the recognized leader, accomplishes its mission by:


 * Advocating on behalf of members before government, business, the public, and others
 * Enhancing the image of healthcare and members
 * Providing research, data analytics, and thought leadership
 * Offering a broad array of market-driven, value added products and services
 * Educating and collaborating to enhance leadership, clinical, and administrative skills

Vision
High quality, accessible health care for all.

Values
Excellence - strives to learn from their experiences, foster innovation and creative thinking, and provide exceptional member-focused service. It is deeply committed to listening, making a difference, and delivering on a promise of constant improvement.

Integrity –leads by example through their ethical behavior which emphasizes soundness, complete honesty and sincerity. It keeps its commitments and fulfills the trust others place in them.

Diversity – searches out and acknowledges the power that comes from differences and inclusiveness. It embraces change and challenges the status quo.

Teamwork – seeks and encourages opportunity for collaboration and engagement. It searches out ideas, inspire their partners, and create an essential dialogue based on trust, respect, and accountability.

Transparency – strives to be open and direct, share information in a timely manner and communicate clearly.

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