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February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study used an existing survey to assess whether pediatricians were using BMI percentiles to manage (i.e., to screen for and treat) obesity. The study revealed underlying beliefs that pediatricians hold about their own capabilities for addressing childhood obesity.
September 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
According to this brief, almost 75 percent of physicians were accepting all or most new Medicare patients, the vast majority of physicians contracted with managed care plans, and slightly fewer than six in 10 physicians provided charity care in 2008.
June 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement and JAMA conducted conference calls in which authors of JAMA articles discussed their research findings with health care practitioners.
May 1, 2012 | Report
Research shows that lower-income and racial and ethnic minority people tend to live in neighborhoods with fewer and poorer quality sidewalks, fewer parks and open spaces, and more crime, social disorder and traffic. These environmental and social fa ...
July 1, 2004 | Journal Article
In 2003 citizens of Canada, the United Kingdom, and France paid an average of 34-59 percent of what Americans paid for a similar market basket of pharmaceuticals. This paper explores some issues surrounding the infamous "doughnut hole" in the new Me ...
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study estimates the minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity various school and community policy changes could support among youth.
December 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
During 2002, independent consultant Philippe Boucher developed an online directory of more than 5,000 tobacco-control professionals and organizations in the United States - available to the public and searchable by name, location or key word.
December 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
Grantmakers In Health, Washington, held a one-day meeting on October 31, 2001 on grantmaking opportunities to make health professions education more relevant to health care delivery and population health.
November 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Staff from Health Workforce Solutions conducted a study to define and characterize the occupations that make up the frontline health and health care workforce to assist staff from RWJF in identifying priorities for future investment.
August 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
In 2005-2006, staff at the Center for Creative Leadership developed a handbook on how to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development programs.