UC San Diego IPCE Unit

UC San Diego IPCE Unit operates as part of UC San Diego Health, a top-ranked academic medical center and the #1 hospital in California according to U.S. News & World Report. Located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, this unit supports integrated primary care, specialty services, and outpatient facilities including the newly opened McGrath Outpatient Pavilion. As part of a larger health system with over 40 regional clinics across San Diego County, it delivers patient-centered care in primary care, cancer, heart, orthopedics, and same-day services, serving a diverse population seeking high-quality, accessible healthcare. The organization generates revenue through a mix of commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements, and self-pay patients, leveraging its academic affiliation and clinical excellence to maintain market leadership. With an estimated 100+ W-2 employees at this specific Hillcrest location (based on clinic size, service breadth, and regional footprint), the EBP opportunity yields approximately $119,000 in annual tax savings (100 employees × $1,190). The Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patty Maysent, oversees organizational strategy and benefits decisions, making her a key target for EBP outreach. She would be motivated by the program’s ability to reduce recurring benefits costs while enhancing UC San Diego Health’s competitive edge in talent retention — critical in a market where healthcare workers are in high demand and burnout is prevalent. Offering a tax-optimized benefits solution aligns with their mission to invest in staff well-being without increasing operational overhead, directly supporting their goal of converting episodic ER visitors into long-term primary care patients through stable, satisfied care teams.