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.
Medicaid Demonstration Waivers with Housing Supports: An Interim Assessment
Using federal 1115 waivers, some state Medicaid programs are experimenting with housing supports for enrollees who are homeless or precariously housed as a way both to improve their health and reduce their medical expenditures.
Webinar: Leveraging Well-Being Measurement to Shift Narratives about Health and What Matters
This webinar looked at global and national perspectives to explore the results of using well-being metrics.
Employer Investments in Internal Culture of Health Improve Stock Performance
New research suggests a link between employers who invest in health in their workplaces and increased stock value, and fewer health risks for employees.
Studies Highlight Non-Clinical Factors’ Impact on Health
New evidence presented at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting reveals the relationships between paid family leave and breastfeeding, Medicaid expansion and eviction rates, as well as the first ever prevalence estimates of food insecurity in Medicare.
2019 Annual Research Meeting
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Community-Based Organizations are Sharing Data Across Sectors to Improve Health
This environmental scan, conducted by AcademyHealth with support from the Kresge Foundation, provides an overview of the technology behind emerging multi-sector initiatives to address social determinants of health.