University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is an integrated academic health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, established in 1996. It operates across the Upper Midwest, serving more than 867,000 patients annually across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The system maintains 614 beds in its main facility and operates 127 outpatient clinics, anchored by a legacy spanning more than a century of clinical care and medical advancement.
The organisation ranks as the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin for 14 consecutive years according to U.S. News & World Report. Its operations span healthcare delivery, academic medicine, medical research, clinical care, and professional education. Through partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, the system trains the next generation of healthcare providers whilst conducting medical innovation and research.
The institution integrates patient care, research, and education as core functions. This combination of clinical scale, research capability, and educational mission creates an environment where healthcare providers work alongside medical students, residents, and researchers, contributing to both immediate patient outcomes and the advancement of medical knowledge and practice.
