Healthcare Resources
These resources are a starting point. Please explore what works for you and independently vet any organization, service, or advice before using it.
Patient Education
MSKTC (Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center)
Evidence-based information, factsheets, and videos for people with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or burn injury, plus resources for families and professionals.
The Joint Commission: Speak Up About Your Care
User-friendly patient safety tips and guides to help you become an active participant in your healthcare decisions.
CARF Resources for the Public
User-friendly tools and guides to help you make informed choices and actively participate in your care.
Patient Support Organizations
Patient Advocate Foundation
Free case management and financial assistance for patients with chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating illnesses navigating the healthcare system.
Providers Supporting Patients
AHRQ: Engaging Patients and Families in Their Health Care
Free tools and guides for providers, patients, and families to maximize engagement and improve patient experience.
AHRQ Library of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Resources
Evidence-based tools, research, and findings for payers, clinicians, and policymakers to inform patient-centered and outcomes-focused care decisions.
Disability Equity Collaborative: Healthcare Resources
Curated resources for payers, providers, and staff to support healthcare equity initiatives, including toolkits for disability-competent care and ADA compliance.
Payers Supporting Patients
AHRQ: Engaging Patients and Families in Their Health Care
Free tools and guides for providers, patients, and families to maximize engagement and improve patient experience.
AHRQ Library of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Resources
Evidence-based tools, research, and findings for payers, clinicians, and policymakers to inform patient-centered and outcomes-focused care decisions.
AMCP Engagement Framework for Payers and Patient Organizations
A comprehensive framework for payers and patient organizations to collaborate on plan design, improve access, increase transparency, and achieve better health outcomes.
Disability Equity Collaborative: Healthcare Resources
Curated resources for payers, providers, and staff to support healthcare equity initiatives, including toolkits for disability-competent care and ADA compliance.
Health Plans Take Action to Simplify Prior Authorization
Health insurers announced voluntary commitments to streamline prior authorization, aiming to speed patient access to care and reduce provider burdens.
HIMSS Value-Based Care and Payer Insights
Insights and tools for payers exploring value-based care, interoperability, and digital transformation.