Sharp HealthCare is the largest integrated health care delivery system in the San Diego region, operating 4 acute-care hospitals, 5 specialty hospitals, 3 affiliated medical groups, and a comprehensive health plan. The organisation employs more than 20,000 people and works with approximately 2,700 affiliated physicians.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Sharp HealthCare structures its operations around an integrated model spanning hospital services, specialty care, physician practice management, and health plan operations. This vertical integration allows the system to coordinate care delivery across multiple settings and manage the full spectrum of health services for its regional population.
The organisation operates under a stated mission to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine, and the best place to receive care. Central to its approach is "The Sharp Experience," a philosophy emphasising the treatment of people rather than patients alone. Sharp HealthCare pursues commitments to high reliability, quality improvement, and zero harm across its operations, seeking to improve health outcomes for those it serves through innovation and compassionate care.
