• In April 2023, GAO identified four additional priority recommendations, bringing the total number of open priority recommendations to 45. (gao.gov)
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - November 9, 2023) Priority Health has received the highest possible quality rating from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for its Michigan Medicaid health plans. (priorityhealth.com)
  • DETROIT, Mich. - November 6, 2023) The Priority Health Total Health Foundation awarded a $150,000 grant to Reach Out and Read Michigan, a program of its parent organization, Ready for School, a nonprofit that champions kindergarten readiness. (priorityhealth.com)
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - October 30, 2023) Shannon Wilson, vice president of population health and health equity at Priority Health, has been named a "Notable Leader in Health Care" by Crain's Grand Rapids Business. (priorityhealth.com)
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - October 30, 2023) Priority Health has again been recognized as a top performer through the 2024 Medicare Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (priorityhealth.com)
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - October 11, 2023) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, has again been recognized as a top performer by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its accredited Medicaid, Medicare and commercial health plans. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Grand Rapids, Mich. - October 2, 2023) There is an update regarding a 2020 security incident involving EyeMed who manages vision benefits on behalf of Priority Health. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Grand Rapids, Mich. - September 26, 2023) To support the mental health of all Michigan residents, Priority Health is offering free access to myStrength, a digital mental health app, to Michigan residents ages 13 and up. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Grand Rapids, Mich. - September 13, 2023) Priority Health has announced the recipients of the 2022 Quality Awards, which recognize top physician offices that improve health care outcomes for patients across Michigan. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Grand Rapids, Mich. - September 7, 2023) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, is being recognized for its best-in-class customer service. (priorityhealth.com)
  • The last State Health Improvement Plan covered the period of 2019-2023. (healthvermont.gov)
  • The Director-General has the honour to transmit to the Executive Board at its 153rd session the report of the second meeting of the Standing Committee on Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response (see Annex), which met on 13 and 14 April 2023. (who.int)
  • The second meeting of the Standing Committee on Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response ("the Standing Committee") was held in a hybrid format on 13-14 April 2023. (who.int)
  • The interim Co-Chair of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, Ms Bente Angell-Hansen, reviewed the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board's origins, its functions, mandates, current objectives and 2023 priorities. (who.int)
  • The map shows priority FQHCs with the highest number of age-eligible patients (aged 50-74 y) without up-to-date screening in December 2020 and without CPRIT funding as of December 2021 (Roxana L. Cruz, PhD, personal communication, July 6, 2022), screening rates at the county level in 2018 (1), and FQHCs in Texas, including those that had not engaged in CPRIT projects as of December 2021. (cdc.gov)
  • In May 2022, GAO identified 56 priority recommendations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (gao.gov)
  • During 2022, we undertook a comprehensive review of the highest priority topics for our company, system and stakeholders. (coca-colacompany.com)
  • In 2022 alone, approximately $1 trillion in productivity was lost in the United States because of depression, anxiety and a host of other health factors, he says. (businessjournaldaily.com)
  • The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) was notified of suspected diphtheria outbreaks in Lagos and Kano States, Nigeria, in December 2022 and has been issuing monthly reports since that time. (who.int)
  • Nigéria, en décembre 2022 et publie depuis lors des rapports mensuels. (who.int)
  • Survey responses and comments left on the Physicians' Views on Today's Divisive Social Issues 2022 report provide insights into doctors' attitudes and thinking about these four social challenges. (medscape.com)
  • The pandemic has led to declines in critical mental health screenings and access to services, even as rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicidal ideation have risen. (cccnewyork.org)
  • In addition to the 12 priority recommendations HHS implemented, GAO removed two priority recommendations related to Medicaid and one priority recommendation related to supply chain constraints during the pandemic because they no longer warranted priority attention. (gao.gov)
  • The "pandemic creates new spending priorities," CRE notes, specifically citing broadband and healthcare preparedness, adding that broadband capacity is now a "non-negotiable requirement. (forbes.com)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the current mental health crisis, and the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute continues RAND's commitment to conduct research to improve the lives of those who served in the U.S. military, including research on their mental health needs. (rand.org)
  • The long-term care (LTC) sector was generally ill-prepared to tackle a health emergency: just over half of OECD countries had guidelines on infection controls in LTC before the pandemic. (oecd.org)
  • In its news release, the IPC stressed the importance of developing an effective strategic plan in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on how Ontarians interact with public institutions, on how these public institutions deliver services and on how new privacy and access to information issues have arisen following the rapid shift to digitization. (lawtimesnews.com)
  • High-level meetings on issues including pandemic prevention and universal health care are also on tap. (wtop.com)
  • As was the case at the beginning of the pandemic, just over half of Californians (52%) report that they or a family member skipped or postponed health care in the last 12 months - mostly due to issues related to COVID-19. (chcf.org)
  • COVID-19 has definitively shaped the views of Californians over the last year, and addressing the pandemic has become Californians' top policy priority by far. (chcf.org)
  • international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, and the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). (who.int)
  • The Secretariat presented lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, which remains a public health emergency of international concern. (who.int)
  • The continued commitment of Member States is needed to address remaining challenges, such as the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic, suboptimal management and health system issues. (who.int)
  • After nearly a year of anxiety, isolation, loss of loved ones, disconnection from school, and economic insecurity, New York's children need a coordinated and comprehensive approach to meeting their behavioral health needs. (cccnewyork.org)
  • Understanding the effect of deflection programs , which are designed to divert people away from the criminal justice system and into behavioral health and substance-use treatment services. (rockinst.org)
  • However, this was only a brief, cursory look and more research is needed, building upon research from RAND on mental health disparities in access to behavioral health care and in the quality of care . (rand.org)
  • Ensuring the VA continues executing enacted legislation to improve access and delivery of behavioral health and suicide prevention services. (moaa.org)
  • For Cigna members getting ancillary services like durable medical equipment, behavioral health and home infusion, Cigna's national ancillary agreements will apply. (priorityhealth.com)
  • As you meet this weekend at Camp David to plan your 2018 legislative agenda, we strongly recommend that you keep health care as a top priority. (dailysignal.com)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued its 2018 Compounding Policy Priorities Plan , which outlines how the agency will implement certain key aspects of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and other provisions of the law relevant to compounders. (fda.gov)
  • It combined the data from the State Health Assessment, completed in 2018, with strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities in five priority areas: chronic disease, early childhood, mental health, oral health, and substance use disorder. (healthvermont.gov)
  • Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) serve populations at high risk for being unscreened, including uninsured and rural populations, making them an important focus for efforts to improve CRC screening and reduce screening inequities (7-11). (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, MSMGF together with members of the Global Platform to Fast Track the HIV and Human Rights Responses Among Gay, Bisexual Men and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men, Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health (APCOM) , Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) , and Global Network for Sex Work Projects (NSWP) consolidated comments to specifically address the concerns of key populations in the global HIV response. (msmgf.org)
  • Key populations should be named throughout the document, and should conform to the definition used by the World Health Organization , that key populations are men who have sex with men, sex workers, people who inject drugs, transgender people, migrants, prisoners, and young people. (msmgf.org)
  • Eliminating disparities faced by these groups, and expanding access and services to ensure equitable delivery of health and benefits among all veteran populations. (moaa.org)
  • Additionally, with guidance from our Health Equity Coordinator, we reviewed the list to ensure that we included voices from populations who experience or are at risk of experiencing health inequity. (healthvermont.gov)
  • We also coordinated "Out" engagement where we went and met with people in the community, focusing again on populations who experience or may be at risk of experiencing health inequity. (healthvermont.gov)
  • Because populations who experience or are at risk of experiencing health inequity have too often in the past not been fully included in engagement and analysis of our work, we will make every effort to ensure they are represented in this work in ways that feel comfortable to them. (healthvermont.gov)
  • Major transportation corridors often create pollution levels that are higher than in ambient air and they include vulnerable populations that may have many health and environmental concern (e.g., high rates of asthma, poor air quality, and poverty/low incomes). (cdc.gov)
  • We established a cross-departmental committee to study these issues based on their importance to the Alfresa Group and to our stakeholders, and mapped the elements that were of higher importance. (alfresa.com)
  • This study is the first independent objective study to identify priority medicines policy issues, from a broad range of stakeholders. (bmj.com)
  • Stakeholders we talked to represent diversity of views and deep expertise across a range of issues and sectors. (coca-colacompany.com)
  • To identify, prioritize, and coordinate short-term Bacillus anthracis bioterrorism research for public health response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a meeting in Atlanta on December 10-11, 2001, to obtain input on research priorities and improve coordination with federal partners and other stakeholders. (cdc.gov)
  • The SPH Portal also furnishes stakeholders with documents, data, and resources encompassing critical areas essential for advancing global health security and emergency preparedness. (who.int)
  • The article suggests that environmental health professionals continue to work on initiatives to address these challenges, including developing strategic partnerships with nontraditional partners. (asdwa.org)
  • The Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has launched a public consultation seeking insights on possible strategic priorities in access and privacy to tackle in the next five years. (lawtimesnews.com)
  • These proposed strategic priorities are fluid and overlapping, with access and privacy issues influenced by private and public sector privacy laws, human rights laws and constitutional rights, said the IPC in its consultation paper. (lawtimesnews.com)
  • The IPC acknowledged that significant recent developments in the access and privacy legal landscape may affect the strategic priorities that it eventually selects, especially if an Ontario-made private sector privacy law takes effect and impacts the scope of the IPC's mandate. (lawtimesnews.com)
  • relevant research and management issues including strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs as well as maximization of returns on prevention investments. (cdc.gov)
  • The BSC reviewed NCEH/ATSDR strategic priorities from four work groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Our last comprehensive review was conducted in 2019, with refreshes being undertaken in 2020 and 2021 to establish closer alignment between priority topics and business-relevant issues and practices. (coca-colacompany.com)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) have radically changed in accordance with recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) in the past decade, allowing rapid and simple diagnosis and shorter treatment duration with new and repurposed drugs. (who.int)
  • Oh KH, Quelapio MI, Morishita F, Rahevar K, Yanagawa M, Islam T. Progress on diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis in line with World Health Organization recommendations in six priority countries in the Western Pacific Region. (who.int)
  • This letter to the Department of Health and Human Services outlines 45 open recommendations that it should prioritize. (gao.gov)
  • Half (50%) prioritize making health care more affordable. (chcf.org)
  • It could also prioritize other health policy priorities such as increasing funding for the program authorized to treat people with opioid addiction, or by directing funds to address high maternal mortality. (tcf.org)
  • At the National Association of Real Estate Editors ' annual conference in Miami last month, Marilee Utter , 2021 chairperson of the Counselors of Real Estate , presented what this global organization of credentialed real estate professionals sees as the top 10 issues with the greatest effect on projects and sales this year. (forbes.com)
  • Californians say controlling the spread of COVID-19 and making health care more affordable are the two most important priorities facing the state in 2021 - tied with improving public education and ahead of addressing homelessness, promoting jobs, and taking on a range of other issues, according to a newly released statewide survey conducted by the California Health Care Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago. (chcf.org)
  • Many risks for antimicrobial-resistant infections are tied to the social determinants of health (SDoH)-conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health outcomes and quality of life. (cdc.gov)
  • Identifying and addressing these impacts is vital for improving health outcomes and reducing the burden of antimicrobial resistance. (cdc.gov)
  • Concerns raised were by whom and how decisions are made and whether desired health outcomes are being measured. (bmj.com)
  • NHMRC helps achieve the best health outcomes for Australians by disseminating evidence-based health advice to the community, via all levels of government and health professionals. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • Medicaid and CHIP (AHCCCS and KidsCare) are great tools to provide affordable health care. (azchildren.org)
  • Priority Health's Medicaid plan is the only one in the Lower Peninsula to receive four out of four apples. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Disparities in antimicrobial-resistant threats exist across all social determinants of health, including health care, the food supply, and the community. (cdc.gov)
  • Antimicrobial-resistant threats cause health disparities across age, race, and gender in settings spanning the One Health spectrum-in health care, the food supply, the environment, and the community. (cdc.gov)
  • Disparities related to antimicrobial resistance are impacted by structural inequities and socioeconomic factors such as household income, type of housing (crowding, persons experiencing homelessness), immigration, type of health insurance, access to health care, and education level. (cdc.gov)
  • Children's Action Alliance believes health care should be affordable , accessible , and accountable . (azchildren.org)
  • Arizona lawmakers should reimagine the role of health systems and government in dismantling racial, ethnic, rural, and other disparities in access to care and coverage. (azchildren.org)
  • Adults with health coverage are more likely to seek preventive care for themselves and their children. (azchildren.org)
  • Arizona lawmakers should make it easier to access quality, affordable health care by making the most of the programs we have available at the state and federal levels. (azchildren.org)
  • Our taxes pay for the critical health care services provided by AHCCCS, KidsCare, and the health care Marketplace. (azchildren.org)
  • Make data about health care more accessible to taxpayers. (azchildren.org)
  • Naomi Lopez Bauman is the director of health care policy at the Goldwater Institute. (dailysignal.com)
  • Some of the factors responsible for the slow progress towards MDG4 need to be tackled at the community level: inequities in access of the population to quality child care services, low coverage of cost-effective interventions and suboptimal child health-related practices in families and communities. (who.int)
  • To begin… What do you think is the most important problem in health or health care for the government to address? (kff.org)
  • Senior citizens' care/ issues (incl. (kff.org)
  • Access to health care - other (incl. (kff.org)
  • Improving the use of preventive care like colorectal cancer screening is a strong priority for FQHC systems and the federal government. (cdc.gov)
  • Implementing these priority recommendations could help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of key federal health care programs and funding. (gao.gov)
  • But after all the added regulatory costs and taxes on health insurance and health care, the result has been more nearly the opposite of that. (theacru.org)
  • But more than universal coverage (though I have argued that free market health reforms can be designed to assure universal health care for all when needed), or even reduced health costs (though the incentives of free market health reforms have been proven to reduce health costs in the real world), the most important health policy priority is maximizing the freedom and incentives for health care innovation. (theacru.org)
  • That is because the rapidly advancing science of health care and technology is now offering on the horizon dramatic breakthroughs in human health and longevity (which also portend epochal reductions in health costs). (theacru.org)
  • The incentives and policies of Obamacare, however, would do exactly the opposite, ultimately squelching health care innovation. (theacru.org)
  • As Newt Gingrich explains in his latest book, Breakout , one revolutionary, cutting edge theme in modern health care is personalized medicine. (theacru.org)
  • Notice the comprehensive cost savings from this much better health care of the future. (theacru.org)
  • Smarter health care drives better results. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Wherever your client may be in their health care journey, there's a product to meet their unique needs. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Thanks for working with Priority Health to give our members the right care at the right time. (priorityhealth.com)
  • A new app, called the First Responder COVID-19 Guide, is designed to help first responders screen their symptoms and, if needed, schedule a testing appointment at Stanford Health Care. (stanford.edu)
  • Stanford Health Care has begun offering priority drive-through COVID-19 testing to police, firefighters and paramedics in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. (stanford.edu)
  • If, based on the answers, the app recommends testing, the first responder then communicates this to his or her agency's department infection control officer, who will work with Stanford Health Care to schedule the testing appointment. (stanford.edu)
  • First responders do not need to be Stanford Health Care patients to access the testing. (stanford.edu)
  • Stanford Health Care began offering drive-through COVID-19 testing in early March. (stanford.edu)
  • First responders are the individuals who continue to be out in the field serving our community and continue to be exposed to individuals with the virus," said Catherine Krna, vice president of ambulatory care and service lines at Stanford Health Care and chief administrative officer of University HealthCare Alliance. (stanford.edu)
  • Application of the absolute priority rule to non-profit debtors presents unique issues that are particularly relevant to health care entities, which so often are organized as non-profit organizations. (abi.org)
  • Cases have arisen in the context of non-profit health care facilities and utility cooperatives. (abi.org)
  • The brief assesses the emergency preparedness of the sector and highlights the lessons learned, including policies to reduce isolation, testing strategies, care workforce and co‑ordination with the health care sector. (oecd.org)
  • Correct identification of symptoms among residents in care homes and staff was limited due to lack of initial knowledge on screening, insufficient access to health professionals and testing availability. (oecd.org)
  • Alternative solutions for intermediate care, such as for example the emergency centres in Chile, and appropriate co‑ordination with health care professionals to ensure medical presence 24/7, as in Italy and Luxembourg, need to be put in place much more quickly in the event of future health crises. (oecd.org)
  • Lack of good co‑ordination with the health system had a negative impact on providing appropriate medical care to LTC recipients at times when hospitals and primary care were under pressure. (oecd.org)
  • This will add 300,000 new residents to our community - residents who will need access to high-quality health care. (heraldnet.com)
  • As a community, we need to focus on the big picture - ensuring that we continue to have access to health care where and when we need it. (heraldnet.com)
  • From my perspective, ensuring access to the highest quality health care right here in Everett must be one of our highest priorities. (heraldnet.com)
  • In addition to asking about broad policy priorities and vaccine attitudes, the survey also asked about specific health care policy priorities. (chcf.org)
  • Nearly half (49%) say making sure there are enough doctors, nurses, and other health care providers is "extremely important. (chcf.org)
  • Of those who cut back on care due to cost, 41% say the steps they took because of cost made their health condition worse. (chcf.org)
  • Still, ongoing issues like the high cost of health care, the number of health care providers, and access to mental health care remain top of mind for many," says Kristof Stremikis, director of Market Analysis and Insight at the California Health Care Foundation. (chcf.org)
  • A strong majority of people who see racial and ethnic inequities in health care believe that that federal and state governments have the biggest responsibility to help solve the problem. (chcf.org)
  • Just over half of Californians (51%) say it is "harder" or "much harder" for Black people to get the health care they need when they are sick compared to White people. (chcf.org)
  • Cost of care is a lingering issue. (chcf.org)
  • The high cost of care was the cause of 51% of Californians delaying, skipping, or cutting back on care in the last 12 months - with 41% of those who cut back on care saying it made their health condition worse. (chcf.org)
  • Yet, other voters who named health care a top concern , more so than any other issue, want action as well. (tcf.org)
  • They seek relief from the high cost of health care. (tcf.org)
  • The importance of health care in electing the incoming Congress will likely be reflected in the HHS budget. (tcf.org)
  • Health care is essential for veterans who often have many chronic or life-threating conditions requiring ongoing and specialized medical care. (moaa.org)
  • MOAA has worked hard to keep VA health care one of our top priorities by working closely with VA, the administration, and Congress. (moaa.org)
  • It is imperative the VA has the necessary resources, funding, and staffing to deliver timely access to high-quality health care. (moaa.org)
  • Health care systems around the country, including the VA, are left wondering when or if we will reach a state of certainty, or what will be the "next normal. (moaa.org)
  • Resources available for the provision and payment for health care are limited. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • organising the provision of health care. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • This course provides an introduction to the application of economics to health care. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • The course starts with an introduction to health economics, in which the key concepts of demand and supply are applied to health care (Unit 1). (abdn.ac.uk)
  • It continues with the analysis of the main alternative systems for organising and financing health care as well as discussion on payment to hospitals and doctors (Unit 2 - Health Care Systems, Financing and Payment Methods). (abdn.ac.uk)
  • Finally, Units 3 and 4 explore the economic evaluation of health care technologies: basic concepts, the measurement of cost and benefits, decision modelling and the critical appraisal of economic evaluation studies. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • In its CON application, Priority Ambulance Yavapai stated that multiple community options for services and pricing ultimately will improve the quality of pre-hospital medical care for area residents and other constituents. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • In five years, Maricopa Ambulance has cumulatively cared for more than 325,000 patients in the Valley with 911 response and interfacility contracts with hospitals and health care facilities. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • Maricopa Ambulance is recognized as a Premier EMS Agency by the Arizona Department of Health Services and is a member of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, the Arizona Health Care Association and the Arizona Ambulance Association. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • Providers in Michigan: Priority Health contractual terms and reimbursement apply, with a few exceptions in ancillary care. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Oral health -- not a priority issue a grounded theory analysis of barriers for young patients with disabilities to receive oral health care on the same premise as others. (bvsalud.org)
  • The present study was conducted to illuminate and to gain a deeper understanding of the possible barriers preventing children with disabilities from receiving oral health care on the same premise as others. (bvsalud.org)
  • Transcribed in-depth interviews with 65 informants (14 parents , 18 dental health -care professionals, 17 medical health -care professionals, and 16 individuals with disabilities) were analysed in open, axial, and selective coding processes according to Grounded Theory . (bvsalud.org)
  • The first version is scripted PowerPoint presentations ready for medical educators to use in face-to-face sessions with primary health-care providers, medical students, and others. (cdc.gov)
  • These job aids provide general information on various environmental medicine topics and give health-care providers quick, ready-to-use materials to aid in patient care and instruction. (cdc.gov)
  • Pediatric Environmental Health Training provides in-depth information The Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit (PEHT) offers health-care providers detailed examples about how to best deliver anticipatory guidance on a range of environmental health issues, especially during well-child visits. (cdc.gov)
  • More than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur in the United States each year, with a disproportionate number of these infections negatively impacting people who are at higher risk for health disparities and inequities. (cdc.gov)
  • MHA serves as the united voice on Capitol Hill for Massachusetts hospitals and health systems. (mhalink.org)
  • GOALS FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS: Learn more about MOAA's top priorities on Capitol Hill. (moaa.org)
  • Many of these policy priorities are well underway, including three final guidance documents announced today. (fda.gov)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) on November 18-19, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia. (cdc.gov)
  • The BSC received a report on NCEH/ATSDR's proposal to integrate social and behavioral sciences (SBS) into its environmental health programs and activities. (cdc.gov)
  • Topics include the focus on evidence-based policymaking at the federal level, priorities identified by New York lawmakers, and considerations of how states like New York may want to allocate the expected influx of opioid settlement funding. (rockinst.org)
  • The Corporate Governance Committee, which is chaired by an outside director, examined the issues deemed to be of high importance, and after ensuring that the contents compiled were objective and appropriate, these materialities were resolved by the Board of Directors. (alfresa.com)
  • By extending high-priority testing to our local first responders, we're ensuring that this important population knows they have our unwavering support. (stanford.edu)
  • Californians put addressing COVID-19 at the top of this list too, with 59% saying that ensuring state and county public health departments have the resources they need to control the spread of COVID-19 is "extremely important. (chcf.org)
  • We collected data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US Census Bureau, the Uniform Data System eMapper, the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas DSHS), and the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC). (cdc.gov)
  • The veteran population is becoming increasingly diverse and so identifying individual and systemic factors that increase risk for adverse mental health conditions could help ensure that prevention programs and treatments reach all veterans. (rand.org)
  • Taking all the factors into account, it is clear that accident prevention should be the number one priority for public health in this country. (publicsectorexecutive.com)
  • The RoSPA plans to give the evidence, set to be published in a new document entitled the Big Book of Accident Prevention, to all members of every Health and Wellbeing Board in England, just before Public Health reforms take effect in April. (publicsectorexecutive.com)
  • We also shared prevention messages around mental health, harassment and violence and occupational disease, and shared tools and resources for those who needed them. (ccohs.ca)
  • Behavior Health and Suicide Prevention. (moaa.org)
  • Dr. Henry Falk will serve as Director of the Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • To assist CDC and state public health departments in providing guidance on these issues, CDC's National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) convened a workshop entitled 'Prevention and Control of Waterborne Cryptosporidiosis: An Emerging Public Health Threat' on September 22-23, 1994. (cdc.gov)
  • Through NGA, Governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels. (nga.org)
  • We know that more research and action is needed to fully understand potential disparities related to antimicrobial resistance and this is a priority for CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • A study sponsored by CDC was published this week in Environmental Health Perspectives that identifies environmental health challenges and research needs for departments of health across the U.S.. 1700 public health professionals participated in the study's survey which informed the 29 priority problem statements that identify key challenges and research needs in the field of environmental health. (asdwa.org)
  • The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news. (kff.org)
  • The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news, KFF is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California. (kff.org)
  • A place where science, technology, and research merge to embrace good health across a 130-acre sprawling health city campus. (amrita.edu)
  • Despite India's efforts to improve oral health-related research, its poor utilization in terms of public health and population-based approaches is apparent. (amrita.edu)
  • Has identified access to medicine issues requiring further research. (bmj.com)
  • Issues raised in this research project are therefore indicative. (bmj.com)
  • 3 New Zealand's health and disability budget at the starting of this research is NZ$13.983 billion. (bmj.com)
  • NHMRC is the key driver of health and medical research in Australia. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • At NHMRC we are excited by the huge potential benefits of the research we fund and by the opportunities we have to ensure Australians have access to evidence-based, authoritative health advice. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • We create pathways to a healthier future through our research funding, our health guidelines and the ethical standards we set and uphold. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • The Statement on consumer and community involvement in health and medical research (The Statement), co-authored by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), aims to guide research institutions, researchers, consumers and community members in the active involvement of consumers and community members in all aspects of health and medical research. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • This joint statement has been developed with the aim of supporting consumer and community involvement across all types and levels of health and medical research. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • The vision of the Statement is to see consumers, community members, researchers and research organisations working in partnerships, to improve the health and well-being of all Australians through health and medical research. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • This Statement replaced the joint NHMRC/ CHF Statement on Consumer and Community Participation in Health and Medical Research published in 2002. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • Licences issued by the NHMRC Embryo Research Licensing Committee (ERLC) are subject to conditions. (nhmrc.gov.au)
  • The goal of the meeting was to connect policymakers to the latest research and help researchers better understand the issues on the policy agenda in the near future. (rockinst.org)
  • Last week, the White House published its eight mental health research priorities ( PDF ) to better address America's current mental health crisis. (rand.org)
  • Since its landmark 2006 report on the Invisible Wounds of War , RAND has been at the forefront of research on the mental health needs of service members and veterans exposed to combat and other forms of trauma, as well as their families. (rand.org)
  • Women also represent an increasing proportion of the veteran population, and RAND researchers recently highlighted research priorities for improving the mental health of women veterans. (rand.org)
  • While new approaches and applications are being developed at a rapid pace, research could help ensure these products are offered equitably, ethically, and in ways that improve mental health. (rand.org)
  • There was a huge expansion of telehealth during COVID-19, and the lessons RAND learned can help point to research priorities for veterans. (rand.org)
  • The IPC is asking for help in identifying which focus areas are most concerning to Ontarians and which proactive initiatives - such as research projects, educational materials and advocacy issues - should receive the office's discretionary resources. (lawtimesnews.com)
  • RoSPA has urged the Government to examine this crucial research from the ONS to transform their priorities on a global scale. (publicsectorexecutive.com)
  • Chief executive of RoSPA, Tom Mullarkey, commented: "This stunning new research changes everything in public health, improving the life chances of everyone in our country. (publicsectorexecutive.com)
  • While national and international research and assessments have explored the potential human health impacts of climate change, few assessments have explored the implications of climate change from a local public health perspective. (mdpi.com)
  • During the 2001 anthrax bioterrorism investigation, several areas were identified in which additional research may improve public health response. (cdc.gov)
  • In two working group sessions, the topic-specific groups identified their three top research priorities and prepared a brief written report describing proposed activities. (cdc.gov)
  • By comparing council members' spending before and after they started using PB, the research shows that spending priorities do in fact shift when residents play a direct role in budgeting. (nyu.edu)
  • Equally important is the need to preserve and enhance VA's unique core health system mission functions - clinical, education, research, and national emergency response. (moaa.org)
  • and 4) water sampling methods, interpretation of data, and laboratory research priorities. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC is prioritizing health disparities/inequality related to antimicrobial resistance through programs like Project Firstline, Antimicrobial Resistant Laboratory Network, and National Healthcare Safety Network. (cdc.gov)
  • Tackling the pharmaceutical component of the healthcare dollar is a priority of MHA's work in D.C. (mhalink.org)
  • A health economic evaluation is a tool for assessing costs and effects in connection with resource use in healthcare. (janusinfo.se)
  • This approach is in alignment with WHO normative guidance, including guidance issued for men who have sex with men , sex workers , people who use drugs , and transgender people . (msmgf.org)
  • As part of its implementation of the plan, the FDA today issued two final guidance documents explaining the agency's policies on the "essentially a copy" provisions of sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (fda.gov)
  • The FDA today also issued a final guidance on mixing, diluting, or repackaging biological products, which describes the conditions under which the agency does not intend to take action when certain biological products are mixed, diluted, or repackaged in a manner not described in their approved labeling. (fda.gov)
  • Although aging drinking water infrastructure is recognized as an environmental public health threat for larger utilities, risk-based interventions in smaller communities and rural settings, including on private property, are limited. (asdwa.org)
  • Tobacco use and road traffic injuries (RTIs) are major public health concerns in Turkey, despite the availability of cost-effective interventions. (springer.com)
  • Unit 3 considers the main policy interventions in population health behaviours - smoking, alcohol, poor diet, physical activity - and the role of behavioural economics to inform policy decisions. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • Future workplace interventions to improve mental health should reach to nursing staff at different levels and consider tailored working condition interventions in different nursing groups. (cdc.gov)
  • The Regional Director from the Eastern Mediterranean Region and other representatives of the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the African Region, the Region of the Americas, the European Region, the South-East Asia Region and the Western Pacific Region reviewed recent experiences with emergencies, humanitarian crises, conflicts and displacements, and natural disasters, and their preparedness and response priorities and activities. (who.int)
  • However, some of the major challenges include access to medicines in vulnerable groups, increasing costs and demand for new medicines, access to prescribers, budgetary constraints, cultural and health literacy, patient affordability and evidence requirement for gaining subsidy for medicines. (bmj.com)
  • And first responders will be able to access Stanford Medicine's high-priority testing, if needed, through their agency's department infection control officer instead of the app. (stanford.edu)
  • These policies are intended to minimize public health risks, while preserving access to these products for patients who have a medical need for them. (fda.gov)
  • The peer-reviewed findings are published in an article, "Shifting Priorities: Participatory Budgeting in New York City is Associated with Increased Investments in Schools, Street and Traffic Improvements, and Public Housing," that appears in issue 42.2 of New Political Science and will be open access. (nyu.edu)
  • Should that approach fail, the House could prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using using its funding to develop new regulations-staunching the flow of executive actions that reduce access and raise costs for patients. (tcf.org)
  • Conducting an HIA requires access to high-quality data about many different areas that affect our health including environmental, cultural, economic, and social conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • An internist worried that rising temperatures will cause "pathogens to spread and infect disadvantaged people who do not have health access and have immunocompromised conditions. (medscape.com)
  • CEHPs include information about specific types of exposures to hazardous substances, exposure routes and pathways, health effects, and how to prevent and minimize exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • The manual provides four training modules for lectures or seminars for communities, on the topic of toxicology and issues surrounding environmental exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC's Tracking Network is an excellent data source for environmental hazards, exposures, and health conditions that can be a valuable asset to the HIA process. (cdc.gov)
  • It also established a clear legal framework that provides for compounding to meet patients' medical needs, while also giving the FDA tools to promote the quality of compounded products - which have not undergone FDA premarket review for safety, efficacy and manufacturing controls - and address unlawful compounding practices that threaten public health. (fda.gov)
  • In addition, enhancing LTC response to emergencies requires co‑ordination channels between public health authorities and the social sector, but also adequate follow-up mechanisms on the strategies undertaken with standardised data on infections and characteristics of facilities and residents. (oecd.org)
  • Health Emergencies Programme and its composition, including an overview of current signals, emergencies, humanitarian crises and needs. (who.int)
  • Thank you for joining us for today's epic webinar entitled role of congratulations in public health emergencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Hazardous Substances and Health Effects Workgroup did not present during this meeting. (cdc.gov)
  • Succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for mixtures of hazardous substances. (cdc.gov)
  • The ATSDR ToxFAQs™ are summaries about hazardous substances developed by the ATSDR Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences. (cdc.gov)
  • Answers are provided to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about exposure to hazardous substances found around hazardous waste sites and the effects of exposure on human health. (cdc.gov)
  • We obtained data from multiple sources, conducted geospatial analysis, and identified and mapped a list of priority FQHCs in Texas where the number of FQHC patients without up-to-date CRC screening is high and participation of the FQHCs in CPRIT-funded CRC screening projects is absent. (cdc.gov)
  • Pharmacy compounding continues to play an important role in helping patients and providers advance public health. (fda.gov)
  • The results showed that no-one seems to take an overriding responsibility for the oral health of young patients with disabilities. (bvsalud.org)
  • What about direct effects on patients' health? (medscape.com)
  • Quick reference guide providing information such as chemical and physical properties, sources of exposure, routes of exposure, minimal risk levels, children's health, and health effects for a substance. (cdc.gov)
  • We relied primarily on data the Health Department collects, such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) , Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) , birth and death certificates , and hospital discharge data . (healthvermont.gov)
  • In priority order, they are: the environmental health workforce, terrorism and local response capacity, improved surveillance systems, indoor and outdoor air quality, and guidelines for the built environment. (cdc.gov)
  • The magnitude of this outbreak, coupled with its association with water obtained from a municipal water plant that was operating within existing state and federal regulations, emphasized the need for a) improved surveillance by public health agencies to detect and prevent such outbreaks and b) coordination among interested groups and agencies to respond appropriately to such outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
  • Geography and the built environment (buildings, neighborhoods, parks, roads) also play a role in health disparities related to antimicrobial resistance, leading to higher rates of infection among people experiencing homelessness or people facing housing insecurity, travelers to countries with unsafe water and inadequate sanitation, and people living in certain metropolitan cities. (cdc.gov)
  • The Group contributes to local health and treatments through business activities conducted by each of its Group companies. (alfresa.com)
  • We sought to use data from multiple sources to conduct geospatial analysis with the goal of identifying and mapping a group of priority FQHC systems in Texas for outreach and consultation on efforts to increase CRC screening. (cdc.gov)
  • Studies show that child health is closely tied to the health of parents before, during, and after pregnancy. (azchildren.org)
  • The information in this MRL serves as a screening tool to help public health professionals decide where to look more closely to evaluate possible risk of adverse health effects from human exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • As such, all aspects of the program - from attempts to cut reimbursements to providers, to issues relating to Medicare Advantage plans, to discussions relating to "entitlement" programs, and even "single-payer" proposals - demand the full attention of our federal officials. (mhalink.org)
  • Another bipartisan priority for the next Congress may be investment in the nation's economic infrastructure . (tcf.org)
  • As MDSR is a vital element in efforts to accelerate progress on MDG5 in the Region, a meeting was held in Rabat, Morocco on 7-9 October 2013 to evaluate MDSR in the MDG5-priority countries. (who.int)
  • The objectives of this study were to evaluate the association between working conditions and mental health among different nursing groups, and examine the potential moderating effect of job group on this association. (cdc.gov)
  • A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a process to evaluate the potential positive and negative public health effects of a plan, project, or policy before it is approved, built, or implemented. (cdc.gov)
  • The Group promotes digital transformation (DX) and other initiatives in order to improve customer satisfaction and productivity while also venturing into new business domains related to health and treatment. (alfresa.com)
  • Each year, we make more than 1,000 recommendations to help the federal government save money, address issues on our High Risk List , and significantly improve government operations. (gao.gov)
  • From these early morning exercise routines to lunchtime and after-work fitness programs, Foxconn strives to improve the health and well being of its employees, they explain. (businessjournaldaily.com)
  • Consequently the charity is demanding instant action, including a demand for the Government to prioritise accidents, a demand for public health authorities to devote £1bn from existing funds to tackle the causes of accidents and a demand for the establishment of a task force to coordinate national action. (publicsectorexecutive.com)
  • 2. Support down-sized policies to tackle health costs. (tcf.org)
  • This is the first time the PACE EH has been used in California to identify a city's environmental issues and develop an action plan to tackle them. (cdc.gov)
  • PACE EH was developed by CDC and the National Association of County and City Health Officials. (cdc.gov)
  • Stanford Medicine is offering high-priority COVID-19 testing and a new screening and informational app, built with the support of Apple, to local police, firefighters and paramedics. (stanford.edu)
  • In the future, Stanford hopes to expand high-priority testing to frontline essential service workers, such as grocery store clerks and public service personnel, and to help first responders in other counties connect to one of Stanford Medicine's seven outpatient testing facilities across the Bay Area. (stanford.edu)
  • Amid a growing need to address sustainability-related issues, we formulated the Alfresa Group's Basic Sustainability Policy, based on the Alfresa Group's Principles, and identified important sustainability issues for the Group. (alfresa.com)
  • The Alfresa Group is committed to achieving the following SDGs in particular and helping to realize a sustainable society by making efforts to resolve important sustainability issues, determined as a part of promoting sustainability management. (alfresa.com)
  • This involves lobbying on issues such as taxes, trade policies, and regulation, including on sustainability issues. (coca-colacompany.com)
  • Through this work and more, CDC is addressing antimicrobial resistance and health equity as part of CDC's CORE Initiative , an agency-wide strategy to increase equity across public health. (cdc.gov)
  • We hosted a free virtual webinar about the impacts of climate change on work, sharing insights from a geoscientist and climate change expert and learning about the mental health impacts and how much we still don't know. (ccohs.ca)
  • MOAA recently shared its legislative priorities for veterans at a joint Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing , part of work to strengthen and sustain the largest public integrated health delivery system in America. (moaa.org)
  • About 400,000 employees work in the VA, 90% of whom are employed in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). (moaa.org)
  • The health department and our partners will continue to work to create opportunities for health for all Vermonters. (healthvermont.gov)
  • The initial invitee list was generated by talking to our programs within the Department of Health and listing our partners that we currently work with and that we need to work with in the future in pursuing our mission to protect and promote the best health for all Vermonters. (healthvermont.gov)
  • The work groups defined the problems associated with these issues and developed strategies that could be used initially to manage these problems. (cdc.gov)
  • The work group discussions were summarized, and the conclusions were provided as either a) summaries of current knowledge concerning that issue or b) suggested ways to obtain the information needed to develop useful recommendations. (cdc.gov)
  • The work group conclusions are for consideration by persons and organizations who must assist with these issues and by those who seek to advance understanding of waterborne cryptosporidiosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Climate change is negatively impacting the health of Canadians and is accordingly expected to have a significant impact on public health agencies and their response to these health impacts throughout the twenty-first century. (mdpi.com)
  • Supporting communities and organisations to be more aware of community safety priorities and their role in tackling these as a joint approach, and supporting funding bids. (middevon.gov.uk)
  • The CSP will remain aware and vigilant of emerging threats and local priorities within our communities, and respond in a positive, proactive way. (middevon.gov.uk)
  • Thank you to the Arizona Department of Health Services for approving Priority Ambulance's certificate of necessity to serve new communities in Northern Arizona," said Bryan Gibson, Priority Ambulance CEO. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • In total, Priority Ambulance Yavapai is expanding ambulance service to communities representing more than 140,000 Arizonans. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • The health of parents and caregivers is also important. (azchildren.org)
  • Is there another health problem you think is almost as important? (kff.org)
  • Starting with strict compliance with labor security-related laws and regulations, one of the most important management issues for the Alfresa Group is to foster our valuable people through promoting diversity, developing talent, and creating more fulfilling workplaces. (alfresa.com)
  • These factors are extremely important to the health of a child and should be taken seriously by all means. (bartleby.com)
  • As a Priority Services customer, we appreciate the trust you put in us with important, often sensitive, information about yourself. (nwl.co.uk)
  • It's important for physical health and mental health. (businessjournaldaily.com)
  • It's important that the community understand the issues surrounding Providence Everett's plans for expansion and modernization. (heraldnet.com)
  • More Californians - 63% - say addressing the COVID-19 crisis is "extremely important" than any other priority in the three years CHCF has conducted this annual survey. (chcf.org)
  • A total of 45% say making sure people with mental health problems can get the treatment they need is "extremely important. (chcf.org)
  • The SHA is a selection of important data about population level health. (healthvermont.gov)
  • The health education event was an important step in reaching that ambitious goal. (cdc.gov)
  • Around half of them rated climate change among their five most important issues. (medscape.com)
  • During the last decade, the former issue received political priority in the country, while the latter did not despite the immense health and economic burden that road traffic injuries pose on the Turkish population. (springer.com)
  • How a company manages potential disruptions to business operations, including the workforce and supply chains, caused by geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, social issues, including rising inequality or refugee migration, demographic changes, or economic crises. (coca-colacompany.com)
  • Investing in public health infrastructure could yield health and economic dividends. (tcf.org)
  • Health economic evaluation. (janusinfo.se)
  • In the health economic evaluation of a medical device, the company behind the product must provide scientific data that shows the costs and benefits that arise for society when using the product compared to the most relevant comparison option. (janusinfo.se)
  • These issues bear a strong impact in terms of realizing a sustainable society and increasing Group value over the medium to long term, and include medium- to long-term threats and risks, as well as new business opportunities. (alfresa.com)
  • Country Capacity refers to the combination of strengths, attributes, and resources available within a country to effectively manage and reduce health emergency risks while enhancing resilience. (who.int)
  • The purpose of the workshop was to assemble persons from a variety of disciplines to discuss ways to minimize the public health risks associated with waterborne cryptosporidiosis. (cdc.gov)
  • We used the consolidated comments to present 5 critical priorities for the Zero Draft . (msmgf.org)
  • We identified and classified relevant issues based on global sustainability reporting guidelines, the SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles issued by the Japanese government, the evaluation criteria of major ESG organizations, and the Alfresa Group's Basic Sustainability Policy. (alfresa.com)
  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Services Program works with partners in industry, labor, trade associations, professional organizations, and academia. (cdc.gov)
  • He said that his ministry's top priority will be to ensure that the "evil regime in Tehran, which openly calls and actively works to destroy the one and only Jewish state, [does] not achieve that goal. (jewishpress.com)
  • Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro warned during a press conference with other Democratic leaders that those priorities could not move forward until the state has a budget. (reviewjournal.com)
  • Issues relating to ACA accessibility, mandated coverage options, as well as changes to federal-state cost-sharing agreements require continuing vigilance at the federal level. (mhalink.org)
  • Priority Ambulance's national and state leadership team has decades of experience in Arizona EMS," said Gibson. (maricopaambulance.com)
  • The goal is to identify 3-5 issues that the health department, other state partners, and a wide range of community advisors see the need and opportunity for improvement if we all "row in the same direction. (healthvermont.gov)
  • Invitations to the workshop were extended to CDC staff and representatives of state and local health departments, city and county water utilities, regulatory agencies, food and soft-drink industries, groups representing immunosuppressed persons, and other groups. (cdc.gov)