Masking Status:
Required
The Institute for Health Research & Policy at Whitman-Walker conducts health policy development, research, analysis, and implementation to foster good health and well-being for communities in D.C. and across the country.
We develop evidence-based health policy strategies to expand access to high-quality health care and dismantle barriers to good health and well-being.
Policymakers, researchers, advocates, educators, and providers rely on us for healthcare policy expertise grounded in the lived experience of the communities with whom we have deep ties in Washington, D.C. and nationwide.
Pillars of our work include:
Our team of policy and education experts shapes innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive real-world improvements in health care and public health. Their work transforms health systems to improve access, quality, and outcomes for patients and communities at the local, state, and national levels.
We address a range of urgent public health and healthcare policy issues. The Institute’s particular expertise includes:
From our advocacy for expanded access to preventive services to reducing financial barriers to mental health care for youth, we work to improve access to health care and foster good health for patients and communities in D.C. and nationwide.
The Institute collaborates with healthcare providers, academic institutions, nonprofit and advocacy organizations, employers, and policymakers at multiple levels of government to improve healthcare and public health systems.
We work closely with our partners to drive meaningful policy change. Organizations that work with us:
The Institute is a leading facilitator and convenor, bringing together the nation’s most influential organizations to address key public health and healthcare issues.
We galvanize support for critical health policies and programs by engaging local, state, and national leaders and providing technical assistance and expertise to help stakeholders navigate complex health policy issues.
Our policy and education experts foster novel collaborations, equip partners with actionable strategies, and help build a shared vision for driving effective and transformative systems-level change.
We’re proud to collaborate with the AMA Ed Hub, AMA’s online learning platform bringing together high-quality education from the American Medical Association and other trusted sources, including the Institute for Health Research & Policy at Whitman-Walker. This collaboration contributes to our mission to expand knowledge of Whitman-Walker’s model of care, and to share what we have learned from our 50 years of service to our communities in Washington D.C. and beyond.
The Institute brings wide-ranging expertise, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing good health for all through evidence-based policy solutions and transformative education and consulting services. Whether you are an employer, a government agency, or a healthcare provider, we can work together to build a better health system for everyone.
Whitman-Walker at 1525
1525 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
Whitman-Walker at LIZ
1377 R St. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20009
Max Robinson Center
1201 Sycamore Dr. SE
Washington, DC 20032
© 2024 Whitman-Walker. All Rights Reserved.
