You are now viewing 1 - 11 of 15 results
May 8, 2013 | Feature
Newly released federal data shows pricing for common inpatient procedures varies greatly, and allows consumers to see how hospital charges in their area compare nationally and regionally for the same procedure.
June 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Patients and health professionals agree that using technology to enhance self-care will allow physicians more time for the chronically ill. This study analyzed a series of focus groups that generated ideas from a diverse population of health care consumers and medical professionals.
October 1, 2012 | Report
Findings on employers’ familiarity with–and reactions to–concepts related to paying for care based on demonstrated achievement on quality.
July 30, 2012 | Program Result Report
During 2006 to 2007, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley convened town hall meetings in four U.S. cities to raise awareness of childhood obesity. A key organization in each city then worked to spur state and local efforts to address the growing problem.
January 4, 2011 | 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.
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.
December 23, 2009 | Program Result Report
The commission sought to influence drug policies and practices, held African-American drug policy summits, worked in communities around the country on drug policy issues and disseminated the commission's policy recommendations.
August 3, 2009 | Program Result Report
Focus groups of consumers, caregivers and health providers assessed attitudes toward electronic personal health records and other electronic health information technologies.
June 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
The National Public Health and Hospital Institute assessed the status and progress of urban hospitals in addressing sociocultural barriers to health care access.
February 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
The National Public Health and Hospitals Institute, Washington, analyzed health and sociodemographic factors in the 100 largest U.S. cities and disseminated the findings.
November 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The National Public Health and Hospital Institute in Washington examined the current status of large urban hospitals and the impact on them as a result of recent changes in the U.S. health care system.