The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare Employee Directory
Hospitals and Health CareMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare operates as a small nonprofit in the hospitals and health care field. Its objective is to strengthen the relationship between patients and their caregivers and to promote compassionate, patient-centered care, with the aim of offering hope to patients and support to those who care for them. The center was founded in 1995 by Ken Schwartz, a Boston healthcare attorney whose own illness underscored the impact of simple acts of kindness; it is housed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In 2024, the organization announced the appointment of Michael Gustafson, MD, MBA, as its chief executive, with the leadership transition planned for April 9, 2024. Through programs, education, and advocacy, it advances practices that place compassion at the heart of healthcare, aiming to improve patient experiences and caregiver support on a national level.