Vision, Mission & Values

Vision Statement

As a part of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and Medical Center, we will work with our partners to improve health and health services delivery in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the State of Kansas, and the nation.

Mission Statement

The Department of Health Policy and Management prepares health services administrators and leaders who will advance systems of care delivery, promote effective health policy, and foster innovation and scholarly inquiry to improve and serve the health needs of Kansas citizens and beyond.

Values Statement

To further the mission of our department and to advance our commitment to life-long learning, both within and outside the classroom, we espouse the following core values.

• Respect: Embracing diversity; welcoming new ideas and differing beliefs.
• Integrity: Acting in an honest and trustworthy manner; accepting responsibility for our own actions.
• Professionalism: Maintaining high standards for our community, vocational, and educational organizations; serving as faithful ambassadors for each.
• Excellence: Advancing the quality of health care and education; working collaboratively to achieve our individual and collective potential; respecting the educational process, the free exchange of ideas, and confidential information.Service: Recognizing that we are a part of a health-focused profession; responding with compassion to the needs of individuals and communities.
• Vision: Anticipating and meeting constantly changing needs; guiding the transformation of health care.