Welcome to West Health Policy Center
The West Health Policy Center is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to lower health care costs by developing innovative patient-centered solutions that deliver the right care at the right place at the right time.
This is accomplished by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis, convening and educating stakeholders, and advancing practical and actionable health policy. The cornerstone of the Washington, D.C.-based Center is to provide policymakers with proposals that can result in at least $100 billion in savings over the next ten years. Solely funded by pioneering philanthropists Gary and Mary West, the Washington, D.C.-based Policy Center is part of West Health which includes the West Health Institute, West Health Investment Fund and West Health Incubator.
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Health IT workgroup to discuss patient safety, innovation, and regulatory efficiency
Apr
18
Press Release: West Health launches American Journal of Preventive Medicine Supplement focused on health care cost crisis at mHealth Summit
Dec
03
West Health Policy Center appoints Harvard Public Health Professor Dr. Ashish Jha as new research fellow
Nov
08
West Health Policy Center Applauds Bipartisan Policy Center research on health care cost drivers
Sep
21
Incoming WHPC President Mike O’Grady: $1 billion in savings from ‘artificial pancreas’
Aug
06
WWHI: Proposed delays and moratorium on FDA guidance for #mhealth will slow innovation, delay access.
May
16
WHPC Comments on Meaningful Use -- Stage 2
May
08
WHPC Comments to FDA on Expanding Nonprescription Drug Availability
May
07
WHPC Comments In Response to FDA's Draft Guidance, 510(k) Program
Apr
26
U.S. Physician Groups Identify Commonly Used Tests or Procedures They Say Are Often Not Necesscary
Apr
04
WHPC Comments on Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Priorities
Mar
15
West Health Policy Center and Humedica Collaborate on Cost-Effective Health Care Delivery
Jan
24
Press Release: D.C.-based West Health Policy Center Launches Today, Targets $100B in Common Sense Health Care Savings
Jan
23
“Factors to Consider When Making Benefit Risk Determinations in Medical Device Pre-Market Review.” Comments to FDA
Nov
14
“Draft Guidance for Mobile Medical Applications.” Comments to FDA
Oct
18
“Medical Devices and the Public’s Health, The FDA 510(k) Clearance Process at 35 Years.” Comments to FDA
Sep
28
“The Impact of Medical Device and Drug Regulation on Innovation, Jobs and Patients.” Testimony for U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee
Sep
26
Press Release: West Wireless Health Institute to Host Second Health Care Innovation Day (HCI-DC)
Apr
14
Press Release: Health Care Innovation Day Brings Together Veterans Affairs, Industry and Government
Oct
12
Press Release: Congressman Mike Michaud (D-ME) Invites West Wireless Health Institute to Testify Before Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee
Jun
23
Comments to Transparency and Reporting of Physician Ownership or Investment Interests
Mar
09