The Bertelsmann Stiftung was founded in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn. It engages solely and directly in nonprofit activities. Through its projects, studies and events, the Bertelsmann Stiftung stimulates debate and provides ideas for social change. Civic engagement and sustainable impact serve as the basis for its activities. The foundation’s initiatives not only generate solutions, they also provide the public with empirically sound guidance. In its Health Program, the Bertelsmann Stiftung focuses on innovation and a patient-centered approach as the keys to creating a sustainable health-care system based on solidarity. The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s headquarters are located in Gütersloh, Germany.