Anchor institutions, innovation, and inclusion : Cleveland's University Hospitals Vision 2010 as a national example for addressing Affordable Healtbcare Act 990 requirements

[摘要] Democratic wealth generation is an important part of future community and economic development strategies. It is built on the notion that all members of society, especially low-income communities, communities of color, and the formerly incarcerated should have equal access to job opportunities in order to create a more democratic and economically stable society. As cities struggle through population decline, changing industries, high vacancies, and a deteriorating economic base, models for democratic wealth generation become instrumental for revitalization. Within these cities, anchor institutions play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of career opportunities and regional development. One such example, in Cleveland, Ohio will be the focus of this Masters Thesis. I will examine Vision 2010, a diversity-driven procurement strategy enacted during the construction of University Hospitals;; five new facilities to illustrate the strengths, challenges, and lessons of anchor institutions choosing to act regionally and prioritizing inclusion and innovation. A thorough analysis of the case model will provide evidence for a theory of practice for anchor institutions and regions throughout the United States, especially as it relates to new 990 reporting requirements as part of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA).

[发布机构] Massachusetts Institute of Technology