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A private, nonprofit academic health system serving Maryland, bringing together clinical care, research and education.

Last updated October 24, 2026

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Overview

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is described on its official site as one of the largest private, nonprofit healthcare providers in the mid-Atlantic region. It presents itself as Maryland's healthcare champion, bringing together clinical care, research and education to serve the state, and operates hospitals and member organizations across Maryland. Its stated goal is to provide Marylanders a better state of care, and it describes an ongoing journey to become a High Reliability Organization with Zero Harm as its goal.

History

The University of Maryland Medical System presents itself as Maryland's healthcare champion, bringing together clinical care, research and education to ensure high levels of care across the state. It describes an ongoing journey to become a High Reliability Organization, with Zero Harm declared as the goal of every team member, and states that it is reimagining healthcare delivery through the iHarbor Innovation Center to improve outcomes, efficiency, quality and value.

Products and positioning

Maryland's healthcare champion; a private, nonprofit academic health system providing a better state of care.

  • Primary Care

  • Urgent Care

  • Telehealth

  • Cancer Care

  • Heart Care

  • Rehabilitation

  • Spine Care

Controversies

  • 2020

    Lawsuit alleges transgender discrimination by UMMS and St. Joseph Medical Center

    Jesse Hammons filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Maryland Medical System and St. Joseph Medical Center, alleging that the hospital discriminated against him by refusing to perform his hysterectomy. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.

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Recent events

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    Lawsuit alleges transgender discrimination by UMMS and St. Joseph Medical Center[5]

    Jesse Hammons filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Maryland Medical System and St. Joseph Medical Center, alleging that the hospital discriminated against him by refusing to perform his hysterectomy. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.

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