What does Catalyst for Payment Reform do?

Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) is a nonprofit organization based in Berkeley, CA, focused on improving health care affordability and quality through value-based payment reforms. Established in 2009, CPR aims to shift U.S. health care payments from volume-based to value-based models by leveraging the purchasing power of employers and public purchasers. CPR engages in various activities, including research, analysis, education, and advocacy. It produces national scorecards on payment reform and state price transparency laws, conducts market assessments, and publishes studies on health care pricing and policies. The organization also offers tools and resources to help health care purchasers negotiate better deals with health plans. By aligning its efforts with established frameworks and supporting coalitions, CPR works to unify purchaser voices and drive systemic change in the health care marketplace.