The Physicians Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2003 to support and empower physicians in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient health care. Its mission emphasizes the importance of the patient-physician relationship and promotes physician leadership in shaping the future of American health care. The Foundation was formed following a significant settlement from a class-action lawsuit involving physicians and medical societies.

The Foundation engages in various activities, including conducting research and biennial surveys to assess attitudes about the health care system and physician wellbeing. It has awarded over $49 million in grants to support initiatives that enhance medical practices and physician leadership. Additionally, the Foundation provides education and leadership training for physicians, advocates for physician-led solutions to health care challenges, and operates the Center for the Study of Physician Practice and Leadership, which focuses on key issues in health care. Through these efforts, The Physicians Foundation aims to advance the role of physicians and improve the quality of care for patients.