Organizations and Research Institutions
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Provides information that enables purchasers and consumers of managed health care to distinguish among plans based on quality.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
Focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, economic and social aspects of health care and domestic violence, and women's civic and political participation.
Jacobs Institute of Women's Health
Focuses on women's health care and delivery.
Women's Research and Education Institute
Provides information on women's health care, insurance, and policy issues.
The Commonwealth Fund
Emphasizes prevention and promotion of healthy behavior. The Fund's two national program areas are 1) improving health insurance coverage and access to care and 2) improving the quality of health care services.
National Association of Community Health Centers
The National Association of Community Health Centers serves and represents the interests of America’s community health centers.
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