Company Profile

Company Overview

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is one of the nation's leading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It provides health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, the health system is committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse community. HFHS is a tobacco-free organization.

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation managed by Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting.

Henry Ford Health System is the proud recipient of the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence and Innovation!

Facts:
• Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation’s largest group practices with 1,200 physicians and researchers in 40 types of specialty care
• More than 24,000 total HFHS employees, equivalent to 19,922 full-time employees (2011)
o 5,168 HFHS nurses, including 332 from Canada (2011)
o 3,965 HFHS allied health professionals (2011)
• 5 hospitals in southeast Michigan and 30 medical centers
• Over 1700 clinically integrated physicians within the Henry Ford Physician Network, a physician-led subsidiary, comprising the Henry Ford Medical Group and HFHS hospital (employed and private practice physicians).
• Fifth-largest employer in metro Detroit, Michigan with strong ties to the communities HFHS services
Mission:
• To improve human life through excellence in the science and art of health care and healing.
Vision:
• Transforming lives and communities through health and wellness - one person at a time.