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Under Michael Young's leadership, Temple Health is advancing maternal care, attracting top talent, and achieving fi nancial growth amid an evolving healthcare landscape. Q: What milestones have marked Temple Health's progress over the past year? MY: Temple Health continues to defy national trends in healthcare. While many systems face fi nancial strain, Temple has maintained stability and growth. Over the past year, the health system improved its budget, grew revenue, and kept expense growth low. These operational improvements, paired with a 25% year-over-year increase in transplant volume and a boost in research funding, position Temple Health as a leader in clinical innovation and fi nancial stewardship. Fox Chase Cancer Center's 100th anniversary celebration and Temple's strategic partnership with Microsoƒ to build an AI-driven clinical trial system further demonstrate Temple's ability to innovate across clinical care, research, and patient†access. Q: How is Temple Health addressing critical gaps in maternal healthcare? MY: Recognizing the urgent need to improve maternal health outcomes, Temple Health is opening the region's only hospital exclusively dedicated to women and families' health. Amid a national backdrop where many health systems are reducing OB services, Temple's investment represents a bold commitment to reversing trends in maternal mortality and health disparities. The new women's hospital will create vital opportunities for expanded clinical services and research, helping Temple Health lead the way in improving women's health outcomes in Philadelphia and beyond. Q: How is Temple Health succeeding in physician recruitment amid national workforce shortages? MY: Temple Health's brand strength and reputation for innovation are powerful draws for clinical talent. Over this year, Temple has added 45 new physicians, with plans to add 55 next fi scal year. Physicians and staŽ cite the organization's streamlined decision-making, access to leadership, and mission-driven culture as key reasons for joining. While other systems lay oŽ workers and freeze salaries, Temple continues to expand. Our emphasis on clinician autonomy, access to cutting-edge technologies, and deeply rooted mission have made us one of the most sought-aƒ er healthcare employers in the†region. Q: What steps is Temple Health taking to increase healthcare access? MY: Temple is investing in new primary care facilities, including the transformation of former retail space into modern clinical settings. By the end of fi scal year 2026, Temple will have doubled its primary care footprint. Innovations such as AI-driven patient appointment scheduling and self-scheduling tools are helping improve access and reduce delays, while major investments in ICU and outpatient expansions support the growing demand for specialized care. Temple's expansion ensures that more patients across Philadelphia—especially in underserved neighborhoods—can receive timely, comprehensive healthcare. Q: How do you see Temple Health evolving in the coming years? MY: Temple Health's future priorities focus on accelerating lab-to-bedside research, expanding genomics capabilities, and strengthening Philadelphia's life sciences corridor. Investments in AI, advanced imaging technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Temple University are already paying dividends—cutting project timelines dramatically and fueling new research breakthroughs. As Temple builds a new women and families hospital in partnership with the state and invests deeply in North Philadelphia communities, it reinforces our role as Philadelphia's health system: committed to the city, its people, and its future. Temple Health: Strengthening Care, Growing Impact Michael Young, President and CEO, Temple Health