Help us lead the change that’s needed to transform healthcare
The Dartmouth Institute has long been at the forefront of health systems research, addressing the problems of access, cost, and quality for the benefit of people everywhere.
The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
The Dartmouth Institute is renowned for its Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care. Initiated in 1996 by John "Jack" Wennberg, MD, MPH , the Atlas revealed widespread and unwarranted variations in health care practice, outcomes, and spending, and demonstrated that higher spending does not always lead to better care. Our insights continue to inform policy makers, systems leaders, and healthcare providers.
U.S. healthcare delivery is highly segregated, one of many manifestations of systemic racism in our country. One-quarter of providers are responsible for the medical care delivered to three-quarters of Black Americans. With the Dartmouth Atlas’ repository of Medicare fee-for-service claims data, we can explore how changes in Medicare financing policy over the past 25 years have impacted this segregation.”
Pioneering Research to Improve Healthcare
The Dartmouth Institute faculty are dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research that addresses critical issues in healthcare delivery, policy, and outcomes. From investigating healthcare variations to developing innovative approaches for improving patient care, these researchers are at the forefront of transforming the healthcare landscape.
Impacting Policy and Practice
The work of The Dartmouth Institute's faculty has far-reaching implications, influencing healthcare policy at local, national, and international levels. These research findings are regularly cited in major policy discussions and have led to significant changes in healthcare practices across the country.
Collaborative Initiatives
The Dartmouth Institute fosters collaborations with healthcare systems, policymakers, and other academic institutions to translate research into real-world improvements. These partnerships allow us to test and implement innovative solutions to complex healthcare challenges.
Helping Kids in Distress
JoAnna Leyenaar, MD, MPH, PhD, noticed when the hospital beds began to fill with different sorts of kids. They came to the emergency department not with stomachaches and respiratory illnesses, but with anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. She decided to do something about it.
Supporting Our Mission
Your support enables The Dartmouth Institute to continue its vital research and maintain its position as a leader in health policy and clinical practice research. By contributing, you help us pursue groundbreaking studies, attract top-tier faculty, and disseminate crucial findings that shape the future of healthcare.
Join us in our mission to improve healthcare systems and outcomes for people everywhere. Your gift to The Dartmouth Institute can make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of communities across the globe.
