Progress In Achieving Health Equity Requires Attention To Root Causes [Pursuing Health Equity]
Rapid Evidence Review: How do taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages affect health and health care costs?
This rapid evidence review examined the impact of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages on health and health care costs.
Data Nerds Unite – Across Sectors – to Improve Community Health
The All In: Data for Community Health National Meeting was held April 19-21, 2017, bringing together more than 270 local collaboratives, community partners, subject matter experts, and invited guests to celebrate achievements and share learnings.
Modeling The Economic And Health Impact Of Increasing Childrens Physical Activity In The United States [Children's Health]
Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Elements in the Room
The final post in the Payment Reform for Population Health blog series takes a look at the key elements needed for effective health care and non-health care sector collaborations.
Health Affairs' April Issue: Maternity Coverage, Children, Disability & More
The April issue of Health Affairs, a variety issue, contains studies on issues from health coverage for pregnant immigrant women to seat-belt use in the United States.
Topic Profile: Data and Population Metrics
This profile reflects discussion from an AcademyHealth and the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement workshop on the issue of data and population metrics related to measuring non-clinical interventions.
How Communities are Testing New Strategies to Address Social Determinants of Health
AcademyHealth’s Community Health Peer Learning Program explored 17 national and regional programs supporting local and cross-sector collaborations.
Community Profile: Providence Center for Outcomes Research and Education
This community participated in an AcademyHealth learning network focused on improving public health through the expanded capture, sharing, and use of electronic health data from diverse sectors.