reach program

Helping you REACH your goals

Our REACH program aims to connect our graduate students, including MHA, MPH, and PhD students, with the healthcare system to solve healthcare challenges.  This structured, mentored experience transforms academic knowledge into actionable solutions that deliver strategic value to partner organizations and ultimately contribute to improving health outcomes.

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What makes us unique

Specializing in what matters most.

REACH team focuses on high-impact priorities in healthcare: cost, quality, access and healthcare system performance.

Expert research, real-world impact.

REACH brings expertise in rigorous research design, advanced statistical modeling, and evidence-based healthcare systems intelligence to support effective decision-making.

Investing in the future healthcare leaders.

REACH invests in future leaders by providing opportunities that build the competencies, skills and vision needed to lead healthcare systems.

Together, we are building the next generation of leaders while solving healthcare challenges.

What we offer

For partners

We provide evidence-based and data-driven consulting on quality and operational improvement, policy analysis, economic evaluation, and care delivery optimization. Partnering with us gives you access to top-tier analytical skills, evidence-based recommendations, and a pipeline of future healthcare leaders.

For students

We offer hands-on consulting experience in a team-based, mentored setting. Students develop problem-solving and analytical skills by working on real-world projects, from data analysis to strategic recommendations.

Two service tracks are offered. Partner(s) submit a request, and our teams are matched based on expertise and project goals.

Service options

Research consulting projects

REACH collaborates with partner(s) to design research studies, analyze data, and present findings in the form of a manuscript or academic conference abstract.

Data management and analysis

  • Assistance with data cleaning, organization, and storage
  • Statistical analysis and interpretation of results
  • Support with data visualization and reporting
  • Ensuring data integrity and compliance with ethical standards

Research design

  • Guidance on formulating research questions and hypotheses
  • Support in selecting appropriate methodologies and study designs
  • Development of data collection tools and protocols

Consulting/Problem-solving projects

REACH work with partner(s) to conduct market analyses, develop strategic plans, or perform community health needs assessments that support real-time decision-making in healthcare services.

General consulting

  • Conduct needs assessments and stakeholder interviews
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations and action plans

Data analytics

  • Perform statistical and qualitative data analysis
  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations
  • Translate data insights into actionable strategies

General management

  • Assess organizational structure and leadership effectiveness
  • Provide guidance on performance management and team development
  • Develop tools for effective communication and decision-making

Market analysis

  • Conduct environmental scans and competitive benchmarking
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, and stakeholder expectations
  • Provide insights to inform marketing and outreach strategies

Operations management

  • Map and evaluate current workflows and processes
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements

Strategy/Innovation

  • Lead strategic planning and visioning sessions
  • Support change management and implementation planning

Ready to reach your goals?

Take the next step to reach your goals. Apply now to join REACH, where changes begin.