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For 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
The 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 ...
Grants - Commonwealth Fund
Grants. 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.
Coverage and Access - Commonwealth Fund
CMS Is Taking Steps to Identify Unmet Need for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. 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 ...
Programs - Commonwealth Fund
Programs. 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.
Health Equity Research - Commonwealth Fund
Health 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.
Women's Health - Commonwealth Fund
Aug 14, 2024 · Among women in the U.S., deaths from preventable causes are on the rise. U.S. women have the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income countries and their life expectancy remains at its lowest point since 2006. The Commonwealth Fund remains dedicated to tracking trends in women’s health over time and documenting how policy choices and …
Surveys of Healthcare and Health Systems - Commonwealth Fund
Oct 26, 2023 · Revealing Disparities: Health Care Workers’ Observations of Discrimination Against Patients. Surveys / Feb 15, 2024. A survey shows that about half of health care workers report having witnessed discrimination against patients; many say it occurred in the past three years. Improving Health Care Quality.
Health Care Coverage and Access | Commonwealth Fund
And a legal challenge could end the ACA’s free preventive services provision, which benefits 150 million people. The Commonwealth Fund’s Health Care Coverage and Access program delivers timely information on the state of health coverage in the U.S. to federal and state policymakers, consumer groups, the media, and other key stakeholders.
COVID-19 - Commonwealth Fund
Nov 28, 2023 · Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Fund is committed to sharing research, analysis, and evidence-based policy options to respond to the crisis. Our efforts are particularly focused on people whose access to health care and other critical services has been most affected, including communities of color and people with low income.