Celebrating a Decade of Difference

News & Events

NIHCM hosts THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA: A Policy Forum

On June 26th distinguished panel of policy experts and marketplace leaders engaged in a wide-ranging discussion of the future...

Read More


Congratulations to NIHCM’s 2009 Award Winners

In its 15th year, the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation Health Care Journalism and Research Aw...

Read More


New Expert Voices - Value Based Insurance Design

NIHCM Foundation has released a new edition of Expert Voices, "Value Based Insurance Design: Maintaining a Focus on Heal...

Read More


Finalists Announced for NIHCM Foundation’s 15th Annual Health Care Print Journalism Award

NIHCM Foundation would like to congratulate the finalists of its 15th Annual Health Care Print Journalism Award.  The fi...

Read More


Finalists Announced for NIHCM Foundations 2nd Annual Television and Radio Journalism Award

NIHCM Foundation would like to congratulate the finalists of its 2rd Annual Television and Radio Journalism Award.  The ...

Read More


Finalists Announced for NIHCM Foundation’s 15th Annual Health Care Research Award

NIHCM Foundation would like to congratulate the finalists of its 15th Annual Health Care Research Award.  The finalists ...

Read More


View All News & Events »

Welcome to the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation

The NIHCM Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of America's health care system.

The Foundation conducts research, policy analysis and educational activities on a range of health care issues. It fosters dialogue between the private health care industry and government to find workable solutions to health system problems.

The Foundation gives awards each year for excellence in health care research and journalism. It also serves as a clearinghouse for information on health care issues.

Featured Publications

Click to View Document

January 2009

The Challenges of Health System Capacity Growth
The number of hospitals, physicians and other providers affects the amount of care delivered to American patients...

View DocumentView Document »


Click to View Document

August 2008

Prevention of Adult Cardiovascular Disease among Adolescents: Focusing on Risk Factor Reduction
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most prevalent cause of mortality in the United States, contributing to more than half...

View DocumentView Document »


Click to View Document

September 2007

Childhood Obesity: Harnessing the Power of Public and Private Partnerships
Reversing the trend in childhood obesity requires engaging stakeholders who can improve the quality of these environments...

View DocumentView Document »


Click to View Document

February 2007

Reducing Health Disparities Among Children: Strategies and Programs for Health Plans
Reducing childhood health disparities is an important social goal for a number of reasons, especially due to the implications...

View DocumentView Document »


Click to View Document

July 2006

Young People’s Health Care: A National Imperative
Young adults have the lowest rate of health insurance coverage among all age groups. A broad strategy is needed to insure...

View DocumentView Document »


Click to View Document

April 2005

Health Plans Emerging as Pragmatic Partners in Fight Against Obesity
New research finds even one additional hour per week of Physical Education (PE) for five and six year olds, especially girls...

View DocumentView Document »


1225 19th St., NW Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036 · Tel: 202-296-4426 · Fax: 202-296-4319