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News, Insights & Evidence

A collection of trending topics, thought leadership, and research from the RWJF experts who are working the front lines to build a Culture of Health.

Trending Topics

From time to time, RWJF experts share their perspectives on topics you’re likely talking about as well as conversations happening around the country.

What budget reconciliation could have been and what Congress must do next

Perspective from President and CEO Richard Besser and Vice President of Policy Avenel Joseph
Read their op-ed in The Hill

School lunches are a lifeline for struggling families

Perspective from Jamie Bussel, senior program
Read Jamie's op-ed in the Washington Post

Equity-Centered Public Health Data Demands New Voices At The Table

Perspective from Alonzo Plough, Vice President of Research-Evaluation-Learning
Read his op-ed in Health Affairs

Expert Insights

Here’s where our experts weigh in on stories from communities across America, as well as the hard data and research around building a Culture of Health. 

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Culture of Health Voices: Our Blog

Expert Insights & Thought Leadership

Our blog features perspectives from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation staff and guest authors about efforts to build a Culture of Health in the United States.

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Achieving Joyful, Healthy Births for All

An Olympic gold medalist and a nationally recognized physician share how we can unite to build brighter futures for Black mothers and babies.

5-min read

Child and Family Wellbeing Policy and Law Structural Racism
Blog Post
New Jersey montage.

How Newark Harnessed the Power of Partnerships During the Pandemic

From vaccinations at bus stops to leveraging social media, citizens of Newark, New Jersey banded together to advance health equity during the pandemic.

5-min read

Public and Community Health Structural Racism
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Our Research

Here’s a collection of RWJF-supported research.

Research
Dr. Charles Moore examines 8-year-old patient NeQuasia Hartfield as Rhonda Mitchell stands by to assist at the HEALing Community Center in Atlanta, Ga. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Examining Race and Ethnicity Data Quality for Medicaid/CHIP-Enrolled Children in the T-MSIS Analytic Files

More than 15% of adults in the United States report past-due medical debt, with nearly 73% owing some or all of that debt to hospitals.

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Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
Research
Local residents plant edibles at the Joe Remella Community Garden.

Creating Economic Opportunity in Central Appalachia

RWJF has made a $5 million investment in the Invest Appalachia Fund (IA Fund) to spur inclusive economic growth and health equity in Central Appalachia

2-min read

Research
Clinical Scholars meet during the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fall Leadership Institute in Princeton, NJ, September 26, 2016. (Photo by Samantha Appleton)

How Should We Measure and Interpret Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare?

Many studies of healthcare disparities fail to use a clear definition and framework for analysis, which results in estimates and findings that are ill-defined and subject to misinterpretation.

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Healthcare Quality and Value
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Advocacy & Policy

Our collection of policy-related briefs, as well as our assessments and recommendations on those policies that foster better health across the country. All supported by rigorous data and research.

Brief
Health care workers with the St. Josephs Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, California care for in and out patients in the hospital and in their homes. The Alameda County Public Health Departmentﾒs EMS Corps program, is helping local health care providers expand and diversify their workforce by training young men and women from the community to be emergency medical professionals.

Applying a Premium Cap in Medicare Part B and Part D

Applying a cap on Part B and Part D Medicare premiums would help low-income people living in America.

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Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law Employment, Income and Wealth
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Counselor Rita Espinoza, right, meets with a client at the Joint Committee for Children's Healthcare in Everett. The Joint Committee focuses on connecting Everett's citizens with the health services available to them. Culture of Health Prize 2015.

Most Adults with Past-Due Medical Debt Owe Money to Hospitals

More than 15% of adults in the U.S. report past-due medical debt, with nearly 73% owing some or all of that debt to hospitals.

1-min read

Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law Health Care Costs & Outcomes
Brief
Mike Harrington - UMMC Cancer Institute patient

Marketplace Pulse: Medicaid and Marketplace Provider Networks

Access to a network of providers is one of the most fundamental benefits of health insurance, especially in highly regulated markets such as Medicare Advantage and the ACA Marketplace.

6-min read

Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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