Physicians' Foundation

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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.

Highlights

Grant Program for Health Information Technology

The Physicians Foundation announces its new grant program focused on promoting physician adoption of certified electronic health record systems.

Free Webinar for Physicians and Practice Managers

The Physicians Foundation is offering a free webinar entitled "Physicians, EHR Stimulus and Healthcare Reform" to physicians and practice managers on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. To reserve your space in the webinar, please register online.

The Newly Insured: Who Will Care For Them?

The Physicians Foundation President, Louis J. Goodman, PhD, and Executive Director, Timothy B. Norbeck, wrote an op-ed on the issue of physician shortage.

Physicians Foundation Warns of Potential Impact from New Medicare Cuts Effective Today

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.

Washington Report

The Physicians Foundation is pleased to share the Washington Report, written by long-time friend to physicians, Lee Stillwell. Earlier this year, the Foundation engaged Mr. Stillwell to monitor and provide regular updates to the Foundation’s board on the health care reform debates in Washington DC.

New Book Discusses Today’s Medical Practice

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.