Health Policy
September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic
Browse research, insight and analysis on key issues affecting health and health care in the United States.
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Identifying Effective Catalysts for Action Toward Community Health Improvement in Underserved Communities in Wisconsin
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The goal of this project is to promote broad-based community health improvement in underserved rural communities in Wisconsin through a low-cost health communication intervention.
Developing a Community Scorecard to Chronicle Public Health Disparities in South Los Angeles
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The South LA Health Equity Scorecard examines the health of South Los Angeles residents in the context of the social and economic policies that contribute to inequitable resource levels.
How the National Prevention Council Can Overcome Key Challenges and Improve Americans' Health
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 established the first-ever National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council out of recognition of the need for a major new national focus on disease prevention.
Americans' Conflicting Views about the Public Health System, and How to Shore Up Support
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This analysis of national opinion polls shows that a majority of Americans support increased spending on public health in general and that they see public health interventions as saving money in the long term.
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
As microorganisms resistant to available therapies continue to emerge, there is concern that the current supply of antibiotics is not sufficient to meet the growing demand.
Meaningful Use and Certification of Health Information Technology
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Health information technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in medical offices and facilities. Computerization is certain to transform American health care, but to ensure that its benefits outweigh its risks, the federal government must provide appropriate oversight.
Pursuing Health Equity
March 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Despite significant improvements in the health of the overall population, health inequities in America persist. Racial and ethnic minorities continue to experience higher rates of morbidity and mortality than nonminorities across a range of health issues.
Healthy Cities, Healthy Suburbs
August 1, 2002 | Issue Brief
Progress in Meeting Healthy People Goals for the Nation's 100 Largest Cities & Their Suburbs.
Effects of Beverage Alcohol Price and Tax Levels on Drinking
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The study finds that raising the cost of alcohol effectively reduces drinking across the broad population of drinkers.
Wayne Gretzy and the Future of Public Health
December 22, 2009 | Commentary
An address by James S. Marks, RWJF senior vice president and director of the Health Group.