What value does an academic medical center like University of Utah Health bring to the community? That's the question explored by Michael Good, MD, from University of Utah Health and David J. Skorton, MD, from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Dr. Skorton talks about the importance of academic medical centers in delivering top-quality medical care, conducting cutting-edge research, educating the next generation of health care professionals, and collaborating with communities to solve health care problems. He also highlights the economic contribution of academic medical centers to their local areas and beyond.