Health Policy

September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic

Browse research, insight and analysis on key issues affecting health and health care in the United States.

A Dialogue on U.S. Health Reform

March 27, 2009 | News Release

Families USA's Health Care Dialogue resulted in a report signed by 18 of the 20 participating organizations.

"Better Ways to Pay for Health Care" Recommended by National Health Care Quality Coalition

November 13, 2009 | News Release

Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement report describes ways to improve health care quality and control costs.

Black-White Life Expectancy Gap Narrows, but Remains Substantial

March 20, 2007 | News Release

The gap in black and white life expectancy has declined.

California Making Headway in Battle Against Childhood Obesity But Study Shows Successes are Uneven

November 9, 2011 | News Release

Study shows statewide rates for overweight and obesity among school-age children may be leveling off, but progress is uneven across counties.

CDC Analysis Finds Unique Social and Behavior Intervention Helps Reduce MRSA Rates Up To 62 Percent

March 20, 2009 | News Release/Video

"Positive deviance" efforts turn the tide on antibiotic-resistant infections.

Center to Champion Nursing in America

December 6, 2007 | News Release

RWJF and the AARP Foundation host briefing at the National Press Club to provide details on the Center to Champion Nursing in America.

Civic Federation Supports Cook County Budget for Improved Efficiency, Spending Cuts

November 3, 2011 | News Release

Consumer Confidence in Health Care Drops 1.3 Points in May

June 17, 2009 | News Release

New monthly survey tracks Americans' attitudes about health care.

Cost of Insurance Far Outpaces Income

April 29, 2008 | News Release

Study released during "Cover the Uninsured Week" shows cost of covering familiestakes bigger piece of household budget.

Elementary Schools Removing Sugary Drinks, Limiting Beverage Sales to Healthy Choices

July 2, 2012 | News Release

The study examined the availability of competitive beverages in U.S. public elementary schools for five academic years, from 2006–07 to 2010–11. Competitive beverages are those sold by schools outside of meal programs through vending machines, à la ...