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Turning evidence into action

We produce decision‑ready research, tools, and workshops that help public leaders act with clarity and speed.

What we do

Practical outputs that move policy from idea to implementation.

Policy Briefs

Concise, actionable, and citation‑ready for fast decisions.

Data Dashboards

Explorable metrics and indicators to guide priorities.

Workshops

Custom trainings for agencies, NGOs, and provider groups.

Advisory

Evidence reviews and delivery‑focused implementation advice.

Toolkits

Templates, checklists, and SOPs to operationalize change.

Open Methods

Transparent methodology and reproducible code when possible.

Recent research

Filter by keyword or topic to find decision‑ready work.

Health Finance Delivery

Aligning incentives for value in outpatient spine surgery

How payment design and site‑of‑service shifts can expand access while protecting quality and total cost of care.

Public Health Equity

Targeted public health outreach that builds trust

Field‑tested tactics for partnerships, messaging, and measurement that sustain uptake across neighborhoods.

Delivery

Delivery roadmaps for high-impact policy

Actionable steps, risk registers, and KPIs to move from policy intent to real‑world impact.

“The Commons Group delivers tightly reasoned, ready‑to‑use analysis. We briefed stakeholders in days, not weeks.”

Programs

Multi‑stakeholder initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Value‑Based Care Implementation Lab

Partnering with systems and payers to test payment and delivery models that expand access while maintaining quality.

Community Trust & Outreach

Evidence‑based engagement playbooks co‑designed with local organizations to improve screening and prevention uptake.

Insights

Short commentary, explainers, and methods notes.

What makes a “decision‑ready” brief?

Format, evidentiary standards, and the one‑page rule to help busy leaders act.

Equity as an implementation constraint

Designing delivery so fairness isn’t an afterthought but a gating criterion.

About

A research collaborative translating evidence into practical policy choices.

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Raj Patel

Healthcare economics, delivery, and policy impact.

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Quantitative methods and program evaluation.

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Public‑sector partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Transparency & Ethics. We disclose funding sources and conflicts, and publish methods whenever possible.

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New research, tools, and events—about twice a month.

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