Healthcare Economy: Liberal Think Tanks

Dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.

Explores economic policies that affect the U.S. health care system, including Medicare. The Health Care Budget Deficit Calculator shows how future budget deficits would plummet if America had the same per person health care costs as other developed nations.

Founded in 1981 to analyze federal budget priorities, with a particular focus on how budget choices affect low-income Americans. The organization has since broadened its focus into many other areas of research.

The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.

Created in 1986 to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers.

The Guttmacher Institute is a non-profit organization which works to advance reproductive health including abortion rights. The institute operates in the United States and globally "through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis, and public education."

Founded in 1971, with an overarching goal to ensure that all citizens are represented in the halls of power. The organization has five policy groups: Congress Watch division, Energy Program, Global Trade Watch, Health Research Group, and the Litigation Group.

The Roosevelt Institute is devoted to carrying forward the legacy and values of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Whether celebrating leaders who have embodied the Roosevelts' ideals or empowering emerging leaders to build a more progressive future, the Roosevelt Institute protects and promotes the vision of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.