Webinar: Enhancing Data Access and Capacity for Childhood Obesity Research
This webinar discussed how the Childhood Obesity Data Initiative (CODI) leverages several innovative techniques to accomplish its goals.
Webinar: 2019 Child Health Services Research IG Abstract Session
This webinar will be a research abstract presentation panel, providing a forum for child health services researchers to share their work with peers.
Regional Health Improvement Collaboratives: Fertile Ground for Partnerships with Health Services Researchers
A member of AcademyHealth’s partner the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, Minnesota Community Measurement highlights opportunities for health services researchers to work with organizations like theirs to drive value in health care.
The 2020 Health Debate Pt. 2: Achieving Public Goals through Financing Reform
Coverage and financing will continue to dominate the 2020 election debate. That makes it all the more important to explore how financing proposals by candidates of both parties can contribute to a broader population and public health agenda.
2019 Health Policy Orientation
Behind the scenes of decision-making in Washington.
Where Is Public Health in the 2020 Election?
Health care is a leading issue in the 2020 election. But that doesn’t mean the debate addresses the issues public health advocates think are the most important. AcademyHealth Senior Scholar Edward L. Hunter offers his perspective on how the debate should be broadened to achieve fundamental change.
Employees from Less-Healthy Communities Use Emergency Department Services More
Research finds that community health affects employees’ use of emergency departments, which suggests a need for greater education about and access to primary care.
Enlisting America’s Mayors as Public Health Allies
Mayors are key public health actors, often playing an important role in shaping social determinants - from housing to education to the physical urban environment. But how do mayors perceive the health of their communities and approach their role in promoting healthy places?
A Call for Research on Drivers of Health
Co-editors of a forthcoming theme issue in Health Services Research, one of AcademyHealth’s official journals, outline the importance of generating research on more than just medical care outcomes to improve population health.
Experts Gather to Discuss the Science and Practice of Fostering Resilience
In March, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in collaboration with AcademyHeath, gathered researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the country to share knowledge around community resilience, a critical aspect of building a Culture of Health.