History

Commonwealth Medicine was established in 1999 to provide a centralized structure for the groundbreaking public-sector work initiated by UMass Medical School faculty and staff.

These pioneering individuals sought opportunities to have a direct and profound impact on the people of Massachusetts. By reaching beyond the traditional boundaries of academia, they were able to launch research initiatives, training programs, and clinical services to achieve that goal.  

Creating health care solutions

Their success led to the development of Commonwealth Medicine as UMass Medical School’s health care consulting division. And their approach continues to inform our wide array of public-sector initiatives, such as the following:

• Health care reform
• Health care financing
• Care management
• Laboratory services

Improving health care access

Commonwealth Medicine has grown to meet increasing demand. Our ability to provide clear, unbiased information and practical new ideas enables our clients to make evidence-based decisions that lead to positive patient outcomes through cost-effective health care solutions.

Today, we operate dozens of individual programs and centers. We serve public-sector agencies and nonprofit clients in 20 states and around the globe. While our programs are diverse in scope and function, all are united under Commonwealth Medicine’s mission to serve special populations. With our unparalleled skills and experience, we rise to the challenges of improving health care delivery systems, leading health care reform initiatives, and increasing health care access for all.