Paragon Health Institute is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan research institution that examines how government health programs are working and develops health policy solutions to make life better for Americans. Paragon’s team is uniquely positioned to draw on their experiences in medicine, law, economics, and government to evaluate the effectiveness of and problems with existing programs, formulate effective policies, and challenge the entrenched forces that perpetuate an inefficient status quo. Paragon’s orientation is to empower patients, unleash providers and entrepreneurs to develop methods and products to improve American well-being, and reform government programs to align incentives to focus on maximizing value from our health care expenditures.
Organization and research integrity
Paragon’s work is not directed or influenced by any donor, political party, candidate, government, or any other external entity. Paragon does not endorse or support any political party or candidate for any office.
Our work is available to all policymakers, academics, journalists, and students, as well as the general public.
Paragon’s work is supported by donations from individuals and foundations. The Institute does not conduct contract research and does not accept grants from government. Paragon does not accept donations from corporations.
Paragon’s donors wish for their support to magnify Paragon’s work instead of their own. As such, Paragon does not publicly identify our donors.
Paragon complies with all reporting requirements to the fullest extent of the law, and will provide a 990 tax document upon request.
Paragon’s experts conduct their own research and reach their own conclusions without interference or influence from donors or other external parties. Their research is conducted with the utmost rigor and is reviewed by qualified peers at Paragon and other research institutions. Paragon retains full control and responsibility over published work.
Paragon’s experts have substantial experience in economics, law, medicine, and government. Paragon’s staff and directors have a combination of academic credentials, career expertise, government experience, and entrepreneurial spirit that inform the quality, integrity, and practicality of their work.