Compassion makes healthcare better - one connection at a time.

At the Schwartz Center, we know that compassion has the power to save lives. Compassionate healthcare isn’t just an ideal—it’s essential for patients, families, and their care teams to thrive.

Our programs increase compassion in healthcare and create more meaningful connections between patients and healthcare professionals. We deliver evidence-based solutions that restore purpose to healthcare work, reduce burnout, and ensure that compassion remains at the heart of healing.

Our Work

The Schwartz Rounds<sup>®</sup> Program

The Schwartz Rounds® Program

Creating the time and space for healthcare workers to discuss the emotional challenges of their jobs — proven to increase compassion and improve patient care.

Community of Compassion Champions

Community of Compassion Champions

Offering educational, networking, and recognition opportunities to our international network.

Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Model

Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Model

Helping healthcare organizations and their leaders to advance a culture of compassion.

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What's New

Our Reach

Schwartz Rounds Partners

Webinar Viewers

By The Numbers

700+

organizations around the world
run the Schwartz Rounds program

8,000+

participants in our
webinars and online resources

Acute Care Hospitals Acute Care Hospitals
Ambulatory Care & Community Health Centers Ambulatory Care & Community Health Centers
Post-Acute Care Post-Acute Care
Palliative & Hospice Care Palliative & Hospice Care
Health Systems Health Systems
Insurers & Care Management Insurers & Care Management
Emergency Services Emergency Services
Higher Education Institutions Higher Education Institutions
Professional Membership & Healthcare Associations Professional Membership & Healthcare Associations
Veterinary Practices & Training Programs Veterinary Practices & Training Programs
Social Services & Community Organizations Social Services & Community Organizations
Mental Health & Addiction Care Mental Health & Addiction Care
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