University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System, known also as UHealth, operates as the clinical arm of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. It delivers a broad range of healthcare services that include inpatient hospital care, outpatient physician practices, and specialized treatment centers. Its facilities provide primary care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and vision services, among others. UHealth serves patients primarily in the South Florida region, drawing from the diverse communities of Miami‑Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. The organization also supports medical education and research missions tied to the university.

UHealth is distinguished by its integration of patient care with academic training and biomedical research. It hosts several nationally recognized institutes, such as the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which are leaders in their respective fields. The health system functions as a teaching hospital, providing clinical rotations for medical students, residents, and fellows from the Miller School of Medicine. Its affiliation with a major research university enables it to participate in clinical trials and translational studies that aim to bring new therapies to patients. This combination of clinical service, education, and innovation positions UHealth within the academic medical center sector of the U.S. healthcare industry.

Structurally, the University of Miami Health System is a nonprofit entity that operates under the governance of the University of Miami, a private university located in Coral Gables, Florida. While it maintains its own operational management, it is ultimately overseen by the university’s board of trustees and aligns with the institution’s mission of education, research, and community service. There is no publicly traded parent company; instead, UHealth’s revenues are reinvested into its clinical, academic, and research activities. This organizational model ties its financial sustainability to the broader goals of the university.