Policy, Research & Evaluation Services
High quality and effective public health care programs begin with insightful research. Commonwealth Medicine, a division of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, provides an unmatched depth of research capabilities. We help clients to guide their complex policy decisions and ensure that every health care dollar is allocated effectively. We offer public sector agencies and non-profit clients a broad array of research, evaluation and consultation services customized to meet each clientÕs specific goals. We have extensive experience working with Medicare and Medicaid, and have a deep comprehension of the expectations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.We take a comprehensive approach toward improving public health care and human services—from policy creation through program evaluation. Our researchers and consultants help stakeholders shape new policies and analyze existing programs to better serve their constituents. We also offer thorough, incisive program evaluation ensuring that policies and services are operating as effectively as possible.
As part of the Medical School, our researchers and consultants have access to a breadth of academic resources, including faculty advisors who are leaders in their fields. This collaboration, along with our own PhD-level research designers and technicians, ensure that all of our programs reflect the latest advancements in research, health care and health information technology.
Our areas of research and evaluation expertise include:
Behavioral Health
Disabilities
Foster Care and Adoption
Health Care and Human Services Quality
Long-Term Care and Community-Based Services