Improvements in healthcare have dramatically increased life expectancy, and new treatments are improving the quality of life. Yet this progress has created daunting economic challenges, with annual growth in healthcare spending exceeding GDP growth in most developed countries. Following the global financial crisis, the NHS and the social care system are experiencing a period of sustained cost pressure, forcing GP commissioners, provider boards and local authorities to confront difficult choices and trade-offs in safety, efficiency and access.
What we do
We work with healthcare leaders to improve health outcomes. We help:
- National and regional health services transform care delivery and make it more sustainable
- Hospitals transform clinical, operational and financial performance
- Academic medical centres refocus their strategy, operations and governance
- Primary, community and mental health trusts improve out-of-hospital care
- Integrated care organisations improve healthcare delivery
- Global public health agencies support developing countries in transforming their healthcare.
Our approach is highly collaborative, from guiding system leaders as they set priorities to working with nurses to improve hospital ward operations.
Who we are
We have the experience and scale to bring a global perspective and an understanding of how healthcare really works. In the UK we have more than 120 experienced consultants and support a network of teams working with international health systems.
Knowledge and networks
We convene leaders from across the healthcare landscape to deliver innovative insights and services to clients. Our knowledge initiatives include:
McKinsey Hospital Institute
McKinsey Hospital Institute provides solutions and support for hospital leaders focused on performance transparency and lasting impact.
Leading Systems Network
Leading Systems Network is a membership-based community convening leaders from forward-thinking health systems to share new ideas and innovative ways to drive performance improvements.
McKinsey Advanced Healthcare Analytics
McKinsey Advanced Healthcare Analytics is a systems-led team providing market-leading data, insights and solutions for commissioners and providers.