Academic Health Systems and Medical Schools Frequently Asked Questions
What should an academic health system evaluate when creating or revising an affiliation arrangement?
PYA’s services address the development of new arrangements, evaluation of existing arrangements, partnership model design, funds flow analysis, and workforce planning at the intersection of graduate and undergraduate medical education. The review may also consider operational integration and the role of brand value in the affiliation.
What services does PYA’s Clinical Research Administration Office provide?
PYA’s Clinical Research Administration Office supports clinical trial financial and regulatory functions, including coverage analysis, budget development and negotiation, regulatory support, sponsor invoicing, and accounts receivable management. This coordinated support helps connect study activation, ongoing financial administration, compliance responsibilities, and collection activity.
What planning areas should be addressed when developing a new medical school?
PYA’s medical school services include planning for new and developing allopathic and osteopathic schools, clinical service development, practice plan structure and strategy, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement. These areas connect the academic program with its clinical and operational model.
How can an academic organization develop provider compensation measures across its missions?
PYA’s compensation work includes fair market value and commercial reasonableness assessments, plan development and modeling, performance measure identification and benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement around compensation metrics by mission. This structure recognizes that patient care, education, and research may each influence the compensation model.
What analysis can support service expansion, a new facility, or a joint venture?
PYA’s strategic planning services include data analysis of current market position and opportunities, organizational and operational reviews, feasibility studies, and stakeholder facilitation. These components provide a structured basis for evaluating the proposed initiative and engaging affected leaders.
