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Statement from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Regarding Proposed Ban on Large Sugary Drinks in New York City
June 7, 2012 | Commentary/Story
The proposal to limit serving sizes of sugar-sweetened beverages is a creative attempt to achieve this goal. Scientific research shows that portion size influences how much people consume.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
Bundled Payments
June 1, 2012 | Commentary
Issue brief examines ongoing bundled health care payment initiatives.
Health Care as a "Market Good"?
May 28, 2012 | Commentary
This study examines the cost of care for acute appendicitis in different health care facilities in California. The researchers note that despite comparing similar services using a relatively strict definition of uncomplicated appendicitis, California hospitals charge inconsistently.
Statement Regarding Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention
May 8, 2012 | Commentary
“Is it possible to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic?” We know now that the answer is emphatically, “Yes.”
The Role of the Geographic Information Systems Infrastructure in Childhood Obesity Prevention
May 1, 2012 | Commentary
GIS is a powerful tool that can be used to develop information to aid in reversing the nation's serious childhood obesity epidemic.
Sharing Clinical Data Electronically
April 25, 2012 | Commentary
This editorial discusses challenges to seamless flow of clinical data across health care settings. In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was created to promote the meaningful use of health information technology.
The Nurse Education Imperative
March 1, 2012 | Commentary
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation outlines the growing need for nurses to be educated at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) level and beyond, which benefits health care organizations and ensures a competent and skilled health care workforce in the future.
Strengthening the Science of Forensic Nursing Through Education and Research
March 1, 2012 | Commentary
This article examines the impact of The Future of Nursing report and its recommendations on the practice of forensic nursing. The authors ask that the International Association of Forensic Nursing endorse the report, and link its recommendations to the IAFN strategic plan.
RWJF Comments on Walmart "Great for You" Nutrition Icon
February 6, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Over the past year, Walmart has reformulated more than 150 products to reduce sodium and added sugar, cut prices on fruits and vegetables, and opened 20 new stores that bring healthy affordable foods to previously underserved “food deserts.”