Foundation announces $300 million commitment to health care

WASHINGTON - The nation's largest health care organization, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, announced a huge investment in enhancing health care Thursday.

It will give $300 million to improve the quality of health care in 14 communities across the U.S. through a program called Aligning Forces for Quality.

The communities' hospitals will be provided with at least $1 million and substantial expert assistance to help work with local physicians.

This program will also enable consumers to make informed choices about their health care.


Full text available to subscribers only.