Howard University Takes Step to Advance Vision for Howard University Hospital

Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2023) - Howard University is taking a key step to improve the financial agility of Howard University Hospital (“the Hospital”) by transitioning the Hospital into a separate, controlled subsidiary legal entity, subject to regulatory review and approval by DC Health. This planned transition will help to ensure the Hospital’s future as a vital community resource.

This is a legal transaction with no operational changes for Howard University or the Hospital. It will have very minimal to no impact on the University’s providers, faculty, residents or employees, and the patients and communities served by the Hospital. All patients will continue to receive the same quality, compassionate care from the providers they know and trust. 

“Transitioning Howard University Hospital into a separate legal entity will enable us to advance our strategic, long-held vision to secure the Hospital’s long-term stability, both operationally and financially,” said Dr. Hugh Mighty, Howard University’s Senior Vice President of Health Affairs. “We’re taking this step to build on our 160-year history of providing comprehensive health care in Washington, D.C. and our illustrious legacy as a leading teaching hospital for Black and other diverse physicians and healthcare professionals.”

With this transition, Howard University will retain ownership of the existing hospital building and underlying land, and Adventist HealthCare will continue to manage operations at the Hospital under the current Master Services Agreement. Both organizations are committed to continuing to work together to position the Hospital for continued and increased sustainability and future growth.

With unanimous Board approval, Howard University has filed notice with DC Health’s State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) for a Certificate of Need to effectuate the transaction. With this filing, Howard University has entered a regulatory review and public comment period. Pending regulatory approvals, Howard University anticipates finalizing the transition of Howard University Hospital into a subsidiary legal entity, HUHC, effective January 1, 2024.