The Sutter Health Organization

  • Question 1: Post the Organizational Chart (in PDF) from this organization (https://www.sutterhealth.org). Drawing from relevant reference materials, discuss how the structure of this organization impacts its operations. What direct connection does the organizational structure have with the outcomes/products/services provided?
  • Question 2: Consider the operational environment of this organization (https://www.sutterhealth.org). Is it a standalone entity, or part of a vertically or horizontally integrated system? What are the advantages or disadvantages of these various structures? Can one organization be “everything to everybody” or is it better to specialize? How do your findings relate to the formation of ACOs?