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July 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
In this 2003 to 2005 project, researchers from the Urban Institute examined the dynamics of health insurance coverage and public health insurance eligibility from 1996 to 2000 and assessed the impact of public policy and economic changes on coverage.
February 1, 2008 | Report
These recommendations outline the greatest opportunities to improve the health of all Americans, including improving nutrition, physical activity and early childhood development, and establishing accountability for health impact in all policies.
October 8, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Access Project, Boston, analyzed a 2007 household survey of 2,000 farmers and ranchers in seven Great Plains states to examine the cost and adequacy of their health insurance and their overall financial status.
February 10, 2009 | Program Result Report
State officials in Louisiana estimated that some 250,000 people were eligible for Medicare Savings Programs, but only 135,600 participated, according to a fall 2004 newsletter of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
July 11, 2011 | Issue Brief
This report finds that state governments are likely to spend $92-129 billion less from 2014 to 2019 with implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
May 26, 2011 | Issue Brief
Millions of children in complex family situations will require special attention to ensure access under reform.
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The root causes of poor health experienced by many who live in low-income neighborhoods are well documented, but often go beyond the scope of the health care delivery system. Growing partnerships between the health and community development sectors are forming to address these challenges.
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Community development and public health are two forces that often have the same goals. By enhancing the opportunities for good health in the places where we live, learn, work, play and worship, community development initiatives can be important drivers of improved health.
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The community development "industry" draws on public subsidies and other financing to transform impoverished neighborhoods into better-functioning communities. There is a strong potential for cross-sector collaborations to reduce health disparities and slow the growth of health care spending, while improving economic and social well-being in America's most disadvantaged communities.
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Obama administration's urban policy create an opportunity to link community development with health in new and powerful ways.