Organizations and Research Institutions
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A think tank whose research covers economics and trade; social welfare; government tax, spending, regulatory, and legal policies; U.S. politics; international affairs; and U.S. defense and foreign policies.
Brookings Insitution
"An independent, nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, education, and publication focused on public policy issues in the areas of economics, foreign policy, and governance."
Kaiser Family Foundation
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is an independent philanthropy focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
Families USA
Families USA focuses on high-quality, affordable health and long-term care 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.
The Heritage Foundation
A think tank whose mission is to "formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense."
CoveringTheUninsured.org
National campaign of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and twelve major national organizations to raise awareness of the challenges facing the 39 million Americans with no health insurance.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Provides information that enables purchasers and consumers of managed health care to distinguish among plans based on quality.
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