Accelerating the Transformation of Healthcare

Making higher quality, more affordable healthcare a reality for all Americans requires dedicated leadership and a deep understanding of U.S. healthcare. The team at the Peterson Center on Healthcare, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and the Center’s advisory board guide our overall strategy and ensure work is well-informed, substantive and effective.

Peterson Center on Healthcare Leadership

Jay Want, MD

Executive Director
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Peter G. Peterson Foundation

The Peterson Center on Healthcare is established by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to transform U.S. healthcare into a high-performance system by finding innovative solutions that improve quality and lower costs and accelerating their adoption on a national scale.

Peter G. Peterson

Founder and Chairman (1926 - 2018)
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Michael A. Peterson

President and CEO
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Advisory Board

The Peterson Center on Healthcare Board of Advisors provides advice on the Center’s strategic direction, priorities, initiatives and annual activities to the Executive Director and Peter G. Peterson Foundation leadership. To best serve our mission, the Board brings in a wide range of experience and perspectives. By doing so, all major stakeholders in the healthcare process are represented, including healthcare providers, payers, employers, consumers, and academic and policy experts.