The 501(c)(3) private, non-operating Foundation, established in 2006 and solely funded by Gary and Mary West, provides outcomes-based funding to support initiatives that lower the cost of healthcare to enable seniors to successfully age.
With research addressing the cost of healthcare and improving healthcare delivery in homes, hospitals, and community-based organizations, the West Health Institute is advancing high-quality, lower-cost models of care for seniors.
The West Health Policy Center is focused on research and education to identify innovations and policy solutions that can slow the trajectory of rising healthcare costs while improving access and quality of care for our nation’s growing population of seniors.
West Health’s Five Priority Areas of Focus
Expanding Geriatric Emergency Care
Gary and Mary West Senior Emergency Department
Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative
Lowering healthcare costs & addressing high costs of prescription drugs
Accelerate Adoption of Value-Based Care
“The fact is: older adults are a diverse group with diverse interests who continue to have human needs & rights; aspiration for well-being, autonomy and fundamental freedoms, as well as dignity and respect regardless of their physical or mental capacity.” bit.ly/39WhmYO
View a list of upcoming events and speaking engagements that showcase our work to lower healthcare costs to enable successful aging.
The rising cost of healthcare is a growing economic and public health crisis that hurts the U.S. economy, threatens individual financial security, compromises care and reduces patient access.
From healthcare experts to geriatric thought leaders, our research teams publish work that explores ways to lower costs and improve healthcare delivery for seniors.
We’re combining data and graphics to illustrate opportunities for lowering healthcare costs to help seniors.
From healthcare experts to geriatric thought leaders, our research teams publish work that explores ways to lower healthcare costs to enable successful aging.
Through video, livestreams, webinars and other multimedia, we are working to shine the light on the challenges facing seniors in this country and the actions we need to take to lower the cost of healthcare for all Americans.