President Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., lays out the Fund’s priorities and announces two new initiatives launching in 2026.
With Millions of Americans at Risk, It’s Time for Bold Action in Health Care
September 17, 2025
“Despite incredible advancements in science and technology, we fail the basic test of assuring that all people across our nation can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.”
At a time of unprecedented disruption and upheaval in health care, the Commonwealth Fund is sharpening its focus on finding ways to:
expand access to care
improve care delivery
make health care more affordable
achieve equitable outcomes.
On To the Point, Commonwealth Fund President Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., outlines the foundation’s priorities for the years ahead and announces two major initiatives launching in 2026.
