Leadership Profile
Dr. Michael Richards, MD, MPA
- Position: Interim Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and Chief Executive Officer of the UNM Health System
- Roles and Responsibilities: As Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, Dr. Richards serves as Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs, focusing on healthcare innovation and accessibility for underserved populations.
- Contact Information:
- Email: MRichards@salud.unm.edu
- Phone: 505-272-1175
Dr. Richards is lauded for his transformative leadership in healthcare. With a significant background in clinical affairs, his leadership is recognized by prominent figures, including the Governor and US Surgeon General. His recent confirmation as Executive Vice President emphasizes his leadership in high-impact projects and his commitment to mentoring future medical professionals.
Company Profile: The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Location:
- Main Address: 2500 Marble Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Mailing Address: MSC09 5300, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
- Contact Number: (505) 272-5849
Financial and Economic Impact
- Estimated Annual Revenue: $1.8 billion
- Revenue Per Employee: $378,000
- Economic Contribution: $1.6 billion to New Mexico's economy
- Research Awards: $185 million received
- Employment: 10,895 full-time employees generating 19,500 jobs statewide
Healthcare and Academic Outreach
- Patient Visits Annually: Approximately 900,000
- Education: 2,324 students in Health Sciences programs
- Research: Over 300 clinical trials and 900 major research projects
Strategic Initiatives
UNM Health Sciences is actively pursuing goals outlined in its strategic five-year plan to lead in healthcare delivery and medical education innovation. These initiatives include Project ECHO for health system training and bridging healthcare gaps in underserved regions.
Recent Achievements
- Recognition: UNM Hospital was named a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care.
- Innovation: Acknowledged for its pioneering approaches in healthcare challenges through research and educational frameworks.
Competitor Profile
Top Competitors
1. San Juan Regional Medical Center
- Revenue: $405.6 million
- Employees: 1,073
- Employee Growth: 7%
2. New Mexico Heart Institute
- Revenue: $32.7 million
- Employees: 121
- Employee Growth: 1%
3. Sage Neuroscience Center
- Revenue: $12.9 million
- Employees: 53
- Employee Growth: 8%
Notable Additional Competitors
- Santa Fe Recovery Center
- Specializes in addiction recovery with a full continuum of care including detox and residential treatment.
- Alta Vista Regional Hospital
- A 54-bed facility providing comprehensive medical services, noting a -6% decline in growth.
Competitive Advantages and Strategic Positioning
UNM HSC stands as the only comprehensive academic health center in New Mexico, providing an extensive range of programs across medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and population health. It prominently participates in biotechnological growth initiatives like the BioVenture Partnership Event, enhancing its research footprint.
Through its dual role as an educational and clinical entity, UNM HSC contributes significantly to healthcare services across the region, reinforcing its leadership not only in healthcare provision but also in contributing to the advancement of medical practice.
