Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Expanding Tertiary Care Access in Chicago’s Western Suburbs with Kyle Glass
Feb 12, 2026
Kyle Glass, Regional CFO and SVP steering the UChicago Medicine–AdventHealth partnership, drives expansion of oncology, neuroscience and orthopedics in Chicago's western suburbs. He discusses boosting local access and patient navigation. He also tackles competition in crowded markets, consolidation risks, and realistic uses for AI in care and revenue-cycle efficiency.
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Hybrid Academic–Community Partnership
- Kyle Glass describes the UChicago Medicine–AdventHealth partnership as a hybrid between an academic center and community hospitals serving Chicago's western suburbs.
- He explains the patient pathway from local care to the Hyde Park academic center and back for follow-up, emphasizing ease and continuity.
Bring Tertiary Care Closer To Patients
- Expand local access to tertiary services like oncology, neuroscience, and orthopedics to meet suburban patient demand.
- Co-locate specialists and coordinate navigation so patients move quickly from primary care to advanced treatment.
Prioritize Speedy Access
- Prioritize timely access by expanding primary care presence near where patients live and work.
- Ensure fast navigation from primary care to specialists to meet consumer expectations for quick appointments.