Partnership to Improve Patient Care

The Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC) is a prominent advocacy coalition dedicated to advancing patient-centeredness in the U.S. healthcare system. Founded in 2008, the organization focuses on ensuring that patient voices are integrated into health technology assessments and clinical effectiveness research. PIPC is well-known for its opposition to the use of "one-size-fits-all" metrics like Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) in reimbursement decisions, arguing they discriminate against people with disabilities and chronic conditions. The coalition brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including patient groups, providers, and life science companies, to promote policies that support personalized medicine and shared decision-making.