Patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) are a critical component of assessing whether clinicians are improving the health of patients. Unlike process measures, which capture provider productivity ...
The Commonwealth Fund has its origins in the philanthropic efforts of the Harkness family. Stephen V. Harkness began his career in New York State’s Finger Lakes region at age 15 as an apprentice ...
Pediatrician and Child Health Advocate, Palo Alto Medical Foundation and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Rhea Boyd, MD is a pediatrician and child health advocate in the Bay Area. She works ...
The United States spends more on health care than any other country, yet Americans continue to experience worse health outcomes than their international peers. What lessons can the U.S. learn from ...
Mirror, Mirror 2024 is your opportunity to explore the impact of policy choices on health and well-being across 10 countries, including the U.S. Read the report here.
Summary: Prices for health care services vary significantly among providers, even for common procedures, and it's often difficult for patients to determine their out-of-pocket costs before receiving ...
Summary: Hospital at home programs that enable patients to receive acute care at home have proven effective in reducing complications while cutting the cost of care by 30 percent or more, leading to ...
Mirror, Mirror 2024 is your opportunity to explore the impact of policy choices on health and well-being across 10 countries, including the U.S. Read the report here. Among states, there is growing ...
The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for individuals who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice to spend a year in the United States conducting ...
American families are confronting harsh financial realities of late, from rising unemployment and sluggish wage growth to high food and fuel costs and tight credit. Added to these worries are soaring ...