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WEBFor everyone. We support independent research on health care issues and make grants to promote better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency in health care, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including people of color, people with low income, and those who are uninsured. Learn more about the Fund →.
About Us - Commonwealth Fund
WEBThe Commonwealth Fund was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. Its founder, Anna M. Harkness, is among the first women to start a private foundation. Today, the mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing, equitable health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and ...
International | Commonwealth Fund
WEBJun 12, 2024 — International Surveys. The Commonwealth Fund offers a number of resources for comparing and learning from health care systems around the world. These include our annual International Health Policy Survey, which compares health system performance in 11 countries and provides international insights to inform and spur changes to health care in the ...
Coverage and Access - Commonwealth Fund
WEBSearch content aboutCoverage and Access. Sabrina K. H. How (9) The Commonwealth Fund delivers timely information on people’s experiences in accessing and affording health care. Our researchers also evaluate how public policies affect health insurance coverage and affordability nationally and at the state level.
Grants - Commonwealth Fund
WEBGrants. The mission of the Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing, equitable health care system that promotes better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency in health care, particularly for society’s most vulnerable, including people of color, people with low income, and those who are uninsured.
Publications - Commonwealth Fund
WEBPublications. The Commonwealth Fund produces a wide variety of publications, from issue briefs, case studies, and multimedia features to Q&As with leading experts. Our To the Point blog presents up-to-date analysis and commentary on the latest developments in health care and health policy, while Transforming Care features stories from the ...
Medicare - Commonwealth Fund
WEBFor more than 50 years, Medicare has helped older adults, people with disabilities, and others obtain the health care they need while protecting them from the financial burden of high medical bills. The Commonwealth Fund supports research into ways that this crucial program can serve its beneficiaries more equitably, effectively, and efficiently while continuing to promote improvement ...
Health Equity Research - Commonwealth Fund
WEBHealth Equity. Our nation’s legacy of racism is embedded in our health care system. For many people of color, this legacy has meant less access to quality care and poorer health outcomes. The Commonwealth Fund tracks health insurance coverage, affordability, and health outcomes for Black, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander and Native Americans.
Programs - Commonwealth Fund
WEBPrograms. The Commonwealth Fund focuses on three core areas where we believe we can make the biggest difference: Coverage, Care, and Cost. We also look abroad for ideas and inspiration to improve health care in the U.S. through our International work. And we support initiatives to improve health and health care in our home base, New York City.
Advancing Health Equity - Commonwealth Fund
WEBThe Commonwealth Fund’s Advancing Health Equity (AHE) program, established in 2021, aims to advance equity in U.S. health care. Its goal is to eliminate unequal treatment, experience, and outcomes in health and health care for people of color by reducing systemic racism in health care policy and practice through two focus areas: promoting models that drive health and racial equity within the ...