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July 11, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Health insurance marketplaces open up to allow otherwise uninsured Americans to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014. Public health plays a critical role in implementing the law.
July 1, 2012 | Annual Report
In her July 2012 message, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey examines the challenges that confront the nation in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act.
March 14, 2013 | Program Results Report
Trust for America's Health (TFAH) worked with a coalition of public health, business, and other partners to build consensus for a modernized public health system and to inform the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
October 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This brief discusses four possible avenues for change that can help meet expected demand under the ACA and the workforce policies that could contribute to their success.
May 12, 2011 | Program Results Report
RWJF's investments in public health services and systems research aim to document the organization, financing, performance and impact of public health departments with the goal of improving public health services and thus the health of the public.
January 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
This brief provides historical background on federal hospital community benefit policy outlines the new requirements described in the Affordable Care Act, and identifies new challenges and opportunities for state and federal decision-makers as they begin to develop responses to the new federal requirements.
March 26, 2013 | Issue Brief
The treatment of mental illness is not well integrated into the U.S. health care system, despite the socioeconomic benefits.
June 1, 2010 | Commentary
Now that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has become law, the question is whether the country is ready to implement its provisions, especially regarding quality. Commentary from Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.
February 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
A brief from The Hilltop Institute's Hospital Community Benefit Program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Kresge Foundation, explores how several hospitals have collaborated with local community or health agencies to improve health in their communities.
September 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Investments in proven community-based prevention programs could result in significant savings in U.S. health care costs.