The Physicians Foundation seeks to advance the work of practicing physicians and to improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans.
The Physicians Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to advance the work of practicing physicians and to improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans. The Foundation is unique in its commitment to working with physicians nationwide to create a more efficient and equitable healthcare system. It pursues its mission through a variety of activities including grantmaking, research and policy studies. Since 2005, The Foundation has awarded numerous multi-year grants.
The Physicians Foundation responded to new Medicare physician payment cuts of 21 percent, which became effective today after Congress failed to take action on a month long stay.
A new book entitled In Their Own Words: 12,000 Physicians Reveal Their Thoughts About Medical Practice in America documents concerns doctors have about today’s medical practice environment.