The Physicians Foundation 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. The Physicians Foundation pursues its mission through a variety of activities including grantmaking and research. Since 2005, the Foundation has awarded more than $22 million in multi-year grants. The Physicians Foundation was founded in 2003 through settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by physicians and medical associations against private third-party payors. 

Signatory Medical Societies:
Alaska State Medical Association
California Medical Association
Connecticut State Medical Society
Denton County Medical Society (Texas)
El Paso County Medical Society (Colorado)
Florida Medical Association
Hawaii Medical Association
Louisiana State Medical Society
Medical Association of Georgia
Medical Society of New Jersey
Medical Society of the State of New York
Nebraska Medical Association
New Hampshire Medical Society
North Carolina Medical Society
Northern Virginia Medical Societies
South Carolina Medical Association
Tennessee Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Vermont Medical Society 
Washington State Medical Association