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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Narrative vs Evidence-Based Medicine--And, Not Or
November 9, 2011 | Commentary
Stories help the public make sense of population-based scientific evidence.
An Advocacy Academy for Southerners Concerned With Preventing Childhood Obesity
May 22, 2013 | Program Result Report
Consultants from Tandeka LLC developed and led a pilot training program that prepares advocates to spearhead public-policy advocacy campaigns, particularly ones that promote childhood obesity prevention policies.
Which Approaches Encourage Patients to Become More Engaged in Their Own Health Care?
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Patient engagement is a critical component of improving quality of care. It encompasses many elements, such as self-management and increased collaboration between patients and doctors.
Advancing Public Health Practice and Policy Solutions
January 10, 2010 | Issue Brief
Under its Advancing Public Health Policy and Practice solicitation, RWJF funded 16 projects and the Center for Creative Leadership produced Knowledge Assets that synthesize the work and learnings from these projects.
Sound Partners for Community Health
National Program
To support radio stations that demonstrate how community-centered journalism can address local health care issues.
Triple RWJF-Grantee Becomes N.Y. State's Youngest Health Commissioner
February 22, 2011 | Story
New York's newly confirmed commissioner talks about his approach to public service, population health and his vision for the state.
Parents' Medication Administration Errors
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Parents often give their children inaccurate doses of medicine. For this study, researchers observed parents administer liquid medicine to their children using a set of standardized dosing instruments. The study occurred in late 2008 at an urban public hospital.
Out of Balance
October 31, 2012 | Report/Infographic
The USDA should establish nutrition standards for all snack foods sold regularly on school grounds outside of the school meal programs, and adopt policies and practices that ensure effective implementation of the standards.
Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Services for Vulnerable Families
March 29, 2010 | Program Result Report
Investigators at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health found examples of local and regional service-integration efforts that could be replicated in other communities.
Investigator Award Recipient Calls on Government to Reform Drug Ads In New Paper
December 13, 2009 | Story
Dominick Frosch says drug ads carry 'significant risks.'