The Board of Regents is approving short-term amended bylaws and articles of incorporation for Nebraska Medicine, effective July 1–September 30, 2026, to preserve the Omaha Community Foundation’s ability to appoint half of the Nebraska Medicine Board during a governance transition. This follows earlier actions around Clarkson Regional Health Services’ exit and active negotiations with local philanthropic organizations about a long-term partnership and shared governance model for Nebraska Medicine. The documents explicitly state that the University of Nebraska and the Omaha Community Foundation will continue discussions during this period on a potential long-term partnership and governance structure.This creates a defined, time-bound window where Nebraska Medicine’s future governance, financial structure, clinical integration, and capital strategy are being redesigned—upstream of specific technology, facilities, consulting, or service procurements that will flow from a new model. Vendors that support health system governance, strategic planning, integration, and large-scale transformation can position themselves now as advisors as Nebraska Medicine and its partners shape that future-state operating model.

Governance actions are tied to Nebraska Medicine’s role as academic medical center and supporting organization to the University of Nebraska; philanthropic partners are seeking an integrated role but terms are not yet finalized.