Program Development

Addressing the public health care needs of vulnerable populations requires an open-minded, entrepreneurial approach to program development. Commonwealth Medicine consultants draw upon proven best practices, cutting-edge research and internal expert resources to develop pioneering programs that improve public health care.

For clients seeking a programmatic solution to an identified need, we provide design, implementation and support consulting for a wide array of programs and services. Drawing upon our broad expertise, and with the public health and clinical expertise of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, we develop workable programs to meet a client's particular needs. Our program development process addresses the full range of complex factors related to the planning, organizing, financing and managing of public health programs.

Each program we develop is supported by our Office of Program Development (OPD), which assists clients in assessing, developing, implementing and improving their health care and business services. Our program development experts bring extensive consulting, management, clinical and business expertise. OPD consultants work directly with clients, alongside Commonwealth Medicine program staff who are managing a particular program or project. Whether behind-the-scenes or on-site, our consultants ensure all our programs run smoothly. This consistency creates a seamless transition for clients who wish to contract with more than one Commonwealth Medicine program.

Our core program development capabilities include:

  • Program feasibility assessment, design and implementation
  • Business process assessment and design
  • Project leadership management and facilitation
  • Financial assessment and business planning

Our clients also benefit from our meticulous OPD processes, which ensure new programs have been analyzed and developed according to detailed implementation plans. These step-by-step implementation plans take into consideration a range of factors such as the organization's structure, reporting streams and reach of services. The result is more efficient and effective health care programs.

Examples of some of our innovative program development initiatives include: 

  • Municipal Medicaid
  • Community Case Management
  • Center for Health Care Financing 
  • Clinical Pharmacy Service
  • Privacy Compliance Office
  • Disability Evaluation Services
For more informationPlease contact Louise Eichman at 508-856-1714 or cwmprogramdevelopment-pmo@umassmed.edu for more information on Commonwealth Medicine internal program development services.

Please contact the Center for Health Policy and Research at 508-856-7857 or by e-mail at healthpolicy@umassmed.edu for information on programs specific to the Center.