Who We Are
Our Mission
The United States Health Systems Observatory is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing independent and transparent research on the performance and dynamics of U.S. hospitals and health systems. By transforming public data into clear, accessible insights on how organizations operate, adapt, and compete, we equip healthcare leaders, policymakers, and communities to anticipate change and make informed, strategic decisions.
Our Vision
Our vision is to serve as the nation’s most trusted lens into how health systems act, adapt, and evolve. By providing independent, nonpartisan analysis, we aim to illuminate the forces shaping hospitals and health systems, highlight strategies that strengthen institutions, and reveal pathways toward better care and healthier communities.
Our Standards
At the United States Health Systems Observatory, our work is grounded in independence, transparency, and integrity. We operate free from political or commercial influence, drawing exclusively on publicly available and citable data. Every analysis undergoes rigorous review, fact-checking, and methodological clarity to ensure reliability. We present our findings in clear, accessible language, supported by consistent and trustworthy visuals, so that healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, and communities can engage with evidence they can trust.