Physicians Foundation

Insights From 2018 Physician Survey

Findings from the one of the nation’s largest studies of physicians

Empowering Physicians Improving Healthcare

The Myths of Healthcare Reform

Documenting the link between poverty and high healthcare costs

The Physicians Foundation and Weill Cornell Medicine Launch Center for Physician Practice and Leadership

The Physicians Foundation seeks to empower physicians to lead in the delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare.

As the U.S. healthcare system continues to evolve, the Physicians Foundation is steadfast in its determination to strengthen the physician-patient relationship, support physicians in sustaining their medical practices and help practicing physicians navigate the changing healthcare system.

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Building High-Impact Healthcare Teams Through Physician Leadership

Karen Harwood

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Developing Physician Leaders Through Advocacy and Negotiation

Phyllis Williams

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Driving Positive Change Toward Patient-Centered Health Care

Kristina Natt och Dag, PhD, MA

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Opinions

A Collaboration to Keep Physicians at the Center of Healthcare

The evidence is mounting that medical practice is under siege by a barrage of unrelenting rules, regulations and requirements that have little bearing on achieving the best outcome for the patient. A research center collaboration just launched by The Physicians Foundation and Weill Cornell Medical Center aims to do something about that.

How Formerly Independent Doctors Were Pushed Out of Business
August 28, 2018
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Creating Alternate Routes: Reimagining Healthcare Between Doctors and Their Communities
August 25, 2018
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Where Male Doctors Earn 50% More Than Their Female Peers
July 31, 2018
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The Physicians Foundation welcomes dialogue from those engaged in issues related to the future of healthcare and medical practice in America.

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