The Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at The University of Texas at Dallas has established a new healthcare management interdisciplinary area as part of the school’s effort to stay ahead of the health care industry’s rapid evolution. The new interdisciplinary area helps address these challenges and the demand for talent with both health care insight and business expertise. Ayvaci said that combining them into a formal interdisciplinary area will further position the Jindal School as a leader in health care management education and research. “It will also make health care management more appealing to those entering, advancing or transitioning into the field.”Building and maintaining partnerships with health care organizations, policymakers and technology firms will be central to the area’s success. Dr. Hasan Pirkul, Caruth Chair and Jindal School dean, spearheaded the initiative.