Policy

Commonwealth Medicine, the health care consulting division of UMass Medical School, offers extensive resources for public agencies and nonprofit health care organizations seeking to establish or reform health care policy. With a team of experts focused on the intersection between health law and health policy, we provide the legal and policy knowledge essential for successfully developing, analyzing, and implementing health policy. We also use our applied research expertise to inform policy development, particularly on issues that impact vulnerable populations.

Our policy work is informed by our larger mission of maintaining and improving the access vulnerable populations have to high-quality, cost-effective health care.

Health Care Reform
We are a sought-after partner for public agencies and nonprofit health policy organizations seeking to reform health care at the state and federal levels.

Health Law Advice and Analysis
Our team helps clients navigate the complex federal and state laws that affect health care.

Health Law Compliance
Our organization-wide program ensures that our employees comply with all relevant regulations, laws, policies, and contract provisions.

Health Policy Development, Analysis, and Implementation
Our consultants uncover the implications of health policy change and help our clients avoid negative unintended consequences.

Health Program Design and Implementation
When we design and implement a health care program, we also garner stakeholder support, ensure appropriate compliance with existing policies, and develop strategies for unveiling the program.