RWJF to fund $1.9M in consumer healthcare studies

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is investing $1.9 million in research studies to better understand consumer perspectives of value in the new and emerging healthcare landscape.

The grants will support research to inform the development of tools, resources and policies to support consumers in making high-value decisions that benefit them and other stakeholders. In total, the foundation plans to fund 5-9 projects at $200,000-$400,000 apiece.

More information on the application process is here.

 

 

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