• 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)
  • In response to Parliament's call, the Commission proposed a new EU health programme named EU4Health , which was adopted by Parliament in March 2021. (europa.eu)
  • This brief, produced by the Kansas Health Institute, looks at health-related issues and other health policy topics that could be considered in the 2021 legislative session and provides an overview of the state budget. (kansashealth.org)
  • This document outlines budget priorities for the fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2021. (kansashealth.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)
  • When the data of diseases and conditions for different groups are incomplete or unknown, public health agencies and partners are unable to understand and address health inequities. (cdc.gov)
  • Incomplete data and low awareness compound inequities and may lead to worsening health disparities. (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)
  • 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)
  • To meaningfully improve the health of Americans, new policies must target all of the drivers of health, including education, economic stability, neighborhoods and environments, social and community well-being, and historic inequities. (americanprogress.org)
  • Meaningful change to restore the health of Americans and reduce inequities requires a concerted effort by the nation to close the gap with other countries-an effort that must include investments in schools, jobs, economic opportunity, and community infrastructure. (americanprogress.org)
  • The United States has also experienced widening inequities since the 1970s-not only the growing wealth gap 13 but also deeper health disparities. (americanprogress.org)
  • Governor Kotek is looking for individuals who are committed to eliminating inequities, improving health, improving health care and to lowering health care costs to join OHPB. (oregon.gov)
  • This blog explores the ways systemic racism shapes oral health inequities with recommendations and resources to help address it. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a progressive American think tank that analyzes the impact of federal and state government budget policies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Brookings Institution Democracy Alliance The Heritage Foundation Tax Foundation Urban Institute "Center on Budget and Policy Priorities" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • The world saw the U.S. "health disadvantage" firsthand during the COVID-19 pandemic, when more people died from the virus in the United States than in any other country and when U.S. death rates were starkly higher among people of color. (americanprogress.org)
  • While the world struggles to control Covid-19, the pandemic has starkly exposed weaknesses in health systems around the world. (transparency.org)
  • Even before the pandemic, corruption in health was an open secret. (transparency.org)
  • This brief looks at mortality rates in care homes, as well as the policy responses undertaken during the pandemic. (oecd.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)
  • This report reveals the extensive mental and physical health impact on the NHS, health and care professionals across the UK, as a result of working and living through Covid-19, and identifies organisational priorities for recovery, both as the country enters the next phase of the pandemic and for the longer-term. (blogs.com)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated how weaknesses in the U.S. public health system - including its fragmented patchwork of public health law, regulation, data systems, and governance - have hindered the country's ability to effectively and efficiently respond to public health threats and to carry out core public health functions. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • In the wake of the pandemic, bipartisan efforts in Congress, the administration, and at the state level demonstrated a policy window for rethinking how we collectively rebuild our public health infrastructure in a more coherent and equitable way. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • On Thursday, December 3, 2020 , United States of Care submitted to the incoming Biden Administration and the 117th Congress, key priorities for improving our health care system and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • In a recent national poll from United States of Care, we found that 83% of Americans feel it is more important now, as a result of the pandemic, that we make changes to our current health care system. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • And, c oming out of this year's elections, we know the largest concerns among voters are all related to health: the coronavirus pandemic (which, depending on the poll, ranks either first or third among voters' concerns) and the economy, which has been deeply impacted by the pandemic itself. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • We look forward to working with the incoming Administration and Members of Congress to ensure, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, our health care system emerges stronger than it was before. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • As we begin to look beyond the pandemic, we are encouraged that our state has kept children connected to health coverage. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the progress achieved in the area of HIV/AIDS and placing strain on health systems around the world. (gouv.fr)
  • However, in light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a number of lockdowns, heightened anxiety and the loss of a great number of loved ones1, the necessity to address mental health issues and promote mental well-being has been increasingly put under the socio-political spotlight. (lu.se)
  • Consequently, many experts to refer to this public health phenomenon as the new major pandemic. (medscape.com)
  • I'm not sure it's correct to call a set of mental health problems a pandemic, but the reality is that many countries are ignoring or largely forgetting this crisis," Sarah Sheppard, WHO communications officer, told Univadis Spain. (medscape.com)
  • Policymakers have limited resources for developing - or supporting the development of - evidence-informed policies and programmes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Center's stated mission is to "conduct research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Such information is useful for public health practitioners and policymakers who must prioritize among health problems that are competing for limited resources. (nih.gov)
  • Its meaning varies depending on cultures, local beliefs, and practices.2 As a result, policymakers need to plan and implement relevant policies and measures based on the mental health representations of various populations, within different countries. (lu.se)
  • 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)
  • Medicaid and CHIP (AHCCCS and KidsCare) are great tools to provide affordable health care. (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)
  • 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)
  • Half (50%) prioritize making health care more affordable. (chcf.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • To begin… What do you think is the most important problem in health or health care for the government to address? (kff.org)
  • Access to health care - other (incl. (kff.org)
  • In a recent policy paper titled " Health Care for Our Nation's Veterans ," ACP said that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is a crucial part of our nation's health care system but faces many challenges, including an aging infrastructure, implementing a new electronic health records system, and achieving access and care continuity with non-VHA clinicians. (acpinternist.org)
  • Lawmakers must ensure adequate funding to provide timely and high-quality health care services and to sustain the VHA's health professions education, emergency preparedness, and research programs, the paper said. (acpinternist.org)
  • The advocates engaged in 55 hours of intensive political and policy analysis, enabling them to take the Society's health policy priority agenda to the U.S. Congress and help transform the future of health care in the United States. (ons.org)
  • These priorities adjust as the health care landscape continues to evolve and new challenges emerge. (aapmr.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)
  • 5 And within the United States, the divide has widened between those who have opportunities for good health and access to high-quality health care and those who face systematic barriers. (americanprogress.org)
  • This matters not only because Americans live with more sickness and die sooner than their peers in other rich nations, but also because a decline in the nation's health has ripple effects-on the economy, workforce productivity, health care costs, the fitness of military recruits, and national security. (americanprogress.org)
  • It explains that health outcomes in the United States are shaped less by health care than by living conditions such as education, income, food security, housing, neighborhoods, and the environment. (americanprogress.org)
  • Why do people go to the trouble of tracking health data, for themselves or for someone they care for? (pewresearch.org)
  • 46% of trackers say that this activity has changed their overall approach to maintaining their health or the health of someone for whom they provide care. (pewresearch.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)
  • With health care workers and the oldest Americans increasingly vaccinated, public health officials are grappling with who should be next in line - a decision that could have life-or-death consequences. (axios.com)
  • Most experts generally agreed that nursing home residents should be vaccinated only after health care workers. (axios.com)
  • we must assess how genomic testing and services can actually be implemented in diverse health care settings and communities. (cdc.gov)
  • We are enhancing and leveraging collaborations with many groups including other federal agencies, state public health departments, health care organizations, academia, patient organizations, industry and communities. (cdc.gov)
  • She noted that women often have "more complexity of care" than men, such as higher rates of depression and anxiety, and higher rates of mental health and medical comorbidities. (health.mil)
  • One of the concerns of health care providers and patients is a "lapse in health care during and after transitioning," said Holly O'Reilly, a clinical psychologist at DHA's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). (health.mil)
  • The primary focus aimed to enhance the quality of patient outcomes and population health by providing advanced continuing education (CE) opportunities for health care providers across the Military Health System. (health.mil)
  • and Promising Practices in Military Health Care on Oct. 28. (health.mil)
  • The Embedded Mental Health building is the new mental health facility for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) operational Sailors, with an overarching goal to give active-duty personnel fast and quality access to mental health care, provide consultation to triads, and training for medical personnel and crews. (health.mil)
  • Our Scorecard ranks every state's health care system based on how well it provides high-quality, accessible, and equitable health care. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • The Commonwealth Fund supports independent research on health care issues and makes grants to promote better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency in health care - particularly for society's most vulnerable, including people of color, people with low income, and those who are uninsured. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • Identify models for the coordination of public health services and the delivery of care in the safety-net system. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • The OHPB develops and guides implementation of health care policy and is committed to providing access to quality, affordable health care for all Oregonians and improving population health. (oregon.gov)
  • To learn more about your new benefits, your welcome packet, and what to do if you have an urgent health care issue please visit the New to Oregon Health Plan​ web page​. (oregon.gov)
  • Methodist Healthcare Ministries believes all Texans, regardless of their economic status, deserve access to quality, affordable health care. (mhm.org)
  • Increase access to primary care and mental health services in both the public and private sectors. (mhm.org)
  • Increase state efforts at addressing the prevention of chronic illnesses-particularly obesity and diabetes-through health care education initiatives. (mhm.org)
  • Health care policies and systems. (industryweek.com)
  • People know that we must build a better, more equitable health care system in the wake of COVID-19. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • We brought together over 20 USofCare Board, Founder's and Entrepreneurs Council members, and in-house staff to think through immediate steps that should be taken to address the pain points we know exist in the health care system for people. (unitedstatesofcare.org)
  • Our mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities by helping our members provide high-quality, equitable, affordable care - all while pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation. (mhalink.org)
  • MHA advocates on behalf of healthcare organizations and community members across Massachusetts to ensure that public policy empowers the delivery of high quality, affordable care. (mhalink.org)
  • Health care sets the foundation for a child's lifetime well-being. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • Poor diet is among the greatest health and societal challenges of our time, causing death and disability, soaring health care spending, budget challenges for governments and private business, diminished military readiness and population disparities. (theconversation.com)
  • In addition, nearly $1 in $5 in the entire U.S. economy is spent on health care, creating massive threats to the health of the national economy. (theconversation.com)
  • These costs create enormous economic challenges for federal and state governments as well as for private American businesses, families, and individuals through rising health care premiums, out-pocket-costs, missed work and lower productivity. (theconversation.com)
  • A 2-step prioritization process, including a small (n = 32) circle of key opinion leaders of the INDC and a larger (n = 195) nationwide circle of diabetes health professionals consisting of physicians, nurses, and dieticians working in diabetes care centers, hospitals and family practice clinics, was established. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An online questionnaire presenting 45 different action areas in diabetes prevention and care was distributed to the INDC members who ranked the 3 top diabetes priorities based on their individual interpretation of importance and applicability. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Israeli National Diabetes Council (INDC) is one of 22 national councils, which are professional multi-system bodies that provide advice to the directors of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and policy makers of the health care system regarding the various fields of medicine. (biomedcentral.com)
  • UPE), Primary Health Care (PHC) and Water and Sanitation. (who.int)
  • Even among these health facilities, many do not provide the full range of essential primary health care services. (who.int)
  • It also shows the great extent to which local health departments provide health care in our communities through prevention activities and the delivery of personal health services. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods A document review of relevant policies (2010-2019) on SRH and refugees and asylum seekers in Norway was conducted. (bmj.com)
  • Participants in ONS's Fourth Annual Capitol Hill Days quickly saw the fruits of their efforts when two ONS priority bills were passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in October 2019. (ons.org)
  • A fifth bill that has long been an ONS priority, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 728/S. 1399), also passed the House on October 28, 2019. (ons.org)
  • If you purchased a policy with start dates between the periods of April 2019 and September 2019, please see below a list of important documents relating to your Business Priority Health policy. (health-on-line.co.uk)
  • In FY 2019, 43% of women Veterans Health Agency users had diagnosed mental health issues," she said. (health.mil)
  • In 2019, could U.S. government leaders further resolve to improve healthier eating as well, joining public health experts in seeing that food is medicine? (theconversation.com)
  • As the document highlights, almost 1 billion people, including 14% of the world's adolescents, were living with a mental health disorder in 2019. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • For decades, the health of U.S. citizens has been getting progressively worse than the health of citizens in other high-income countries, and the United States' health disparities have widened. (americanprogress.org)
  • and foster dialogue between researchers and policy-makers/programme managers. (who.int)
  • Health policies are funded through the EU Health programme , which encourages cooperation and promotes strategies for good health and healthcare. (europa.eu)
  • In a resolution on the economic recovery plan , MEPs insisted on the creation of a new stand-alone European health programme. (europa.eu)
  • Other funds for health issues are provided by the Horizon Europe research programme , the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) , the EU cohesion policy and the European Fund for Strategic Investment . (europa.eu)
  • Transparency International Health Initiative is the only global programme focused on raising awareness and reducing corruption, from research and development to procurement transparency and healthcare service delivery. (transparency.org)
  • 2. The World Health Assembly has adopted the WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009 amounting to US$ 4.2 billion. (who.int)
  • 3. The present document recalls the health priorities of the African Region and proposes orientations for the implementation of the WHO Programme Budget 2008-2009. (who.int)
  • The Programme Budget 2008-2009 has been approved by the World Health Assembly. (who.int)
  • At present, there is a dearth of workforce capacity for clinical and public health practice in human genomics, particularly in underserved populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Promote state policies that increase the healthcare workforce for the least served. (mhm.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Scaling-up mental health research in the EMR could generate enormous returns in terms of reducing disability, improving outcomes and preventing premature death, through early diagnosis, better management and community-based rehabilitation. (who.int)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Promote policies that strengthen the social, educational, and economic opportunities that improve health outcomes for families. (mhm.org)
  • Turkey's efforts have also been lauded by the international community [ 8 ] and the country ranked fifth in Europe in 2013 by total Tobacco Control Scale score, which is used to quantify the implementation of tobacco control policies [ 9 ]. (springer.com)
  • After reviewing the available data, the working group used predefined criteria to score leading military unintentional injury causes on five main criteria that assessed factors contributing to program and policy success: (1) importance of the problem, (2) effectiveness of existing prevention strategies, (3) feasibility of establishing programs and policies, (4) timeliness of implementation and results, and (5) potential for evaluation. (nih.gov)
  • Using a data-driven, criteria-based process, three injury causes (physical training, military parachuting, and privately owned-vehicle crashes) with the greatest potential for successful program and policy implementation were identified. (nih.gov)
  • These priorities may direct efforts in the implementation of interventions to improve national-level diabetes management. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The main goal of our study was to highlight the most important topic having the highest potential for implementation, by mapping the top priorities suggested by both key diabetes leaders and health professionals in Israel. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The global health environment is characterized by gaps in terms of social justice, responsibility, implementation and knowledge. (who.int)
  • Addressing migrant health, including SRH and in particular FGM, was often presented as a matter of language problems, cultural barriers and harmful norms and practices. (bmj.com)
  • Together with subject matter experts from across CDC, PHIO is taking on this important health equity issue through research on gaps and best practices for standardizing, exchanging, and visualizing data. (cdc.gov)
  • PHIO received input from CBOs providing services to people experiencing homelessness on best practices for high-quality data collection and data sharing with local public health. (cdc.gov)
  • You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. (canadianprioritysetting.ca)
  • methods: We conducted focus groups and interviews with regional construction contractors, trade unions, and apprenticeship programs to identify current workplace programs, policies, and practices affecting worker health and well-being, and to prioritize areas for intervention. (cdc.gov)
  • Implementing education and awareness programs around health behaviors was more acceptable to intermediaries than changing workplace policies and practices. (cdc.gov)
  • The NHANES detailed interview includes ductive health, such as use of oral contracep demographic, socioeconomic, dietary, and tives and breastfeeding practices, also will health-related questions. (cdc.gov)
  • Many scholars and experts acknowledge that it is now a suitable time to discuss and develop appropriate mental health policies and practices across Europe, including specific political measures within the framework of European integration. (lu.se)
  • Proven health interventions are not fully implemented in some parts of the world, especially in Africa. (who.int)
  • While unprecedented scientific and technological advances have been achieved during past decades, there is still insufficient knowledge on effective ways to address some of the most important health challenges facing Africa and the rest of developing world. (who.int)
  • The journal is dedicated to serving primarily scientists in Africa who desire to publish their research findings, and those outside the continent wishing to contribute to global health. (who.int)
  • The Editorial Board will therefore give priority to articles that make significant contribution to the development and promotion of health in Africa. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT Investment in research on the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders is disproportionately low in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) relative to the disease burden. (who.int)
  • EMR countries must therefore work to identify research priorities, mobilize resources, develop human and infrastructure capacities and institutionalize use of research findings to guide development of policies and service delivery models. (who.int)
  • 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)
  • In this article, we suggest questions that can guide those setting priorities for finding and using research evidence to support evidence-informed policymaking. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Authorize $100 million in funding each year for five years for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to address increased use of e-cigarettes by youth through enhanced research, grants for states and localities to address the issue in their communities, the development of evidence-based policies, and other critical activities to combat the rise in e-cigarette use among youth. (ons.org)
  • The Center describes itself as "a nonpartisan research and policy institute" with a focus on reducing poverty and inequality. (wikipedia.org)
  • A national telephone survey conducted by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project finds that 69% of U.S. adults keep track of at least one health indicator such as weight, diet, exercise routine, or symptom. (pewresearch.org)
  • But states are making decisions about what conditions get priority without definitive research on which ones put a person at highest risk of severe coronavirus infection. (axios.com)
  • Applied public health genomics research is also needed in order to integrate findings into guidelines and programs that are designed to benefit all communities. (cdc.gov)
  • 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)
  • Stakeholder views on policy and research priorities. (cdc.gov)
  • NACHO also has the potential to use this profile to launch additional research projects, perhaps using a sampling frame, and to monitor trends in local health programs and operations. (cdc.gov)
  • The African Journal of Health Sciences provides a forum for communication of research results and policy issues in the health sciences and related disciplines. (who.int)
  • Genomic testing for screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases encompasses newborn screening, childhood diseases, adult chronic disease such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, mental health, as well drug safety and effectiveness. (cdc.gov)
  • The conclusions, findings, and opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
  • To sustain progress toward injury reduction and other health promotion goals, public health organizations need a systematic approach based on data and an evaluation of existing scientific evidence on prevention. (nih.gov)
  • This paper describes a process and criteria developed to systematically and objectively define prevention program and policy priorities. (nih.gov)
  • Council members opted mostly for action areas regarding specific populations, such as clinics for adult type-1 diabetes patients, diabetic foot, and pediatric and adolescent patients, while the health professionals' top priorities were mostly in the general field of prevention, namely high-risk prediabetes population, prevention of obesity, and promotion of healthy life-style. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 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)
  • Dr. Henry Falk will serve as Director of the Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Suicide prevention and opioid use were identified as the high priorities for intervention by all groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Prevention (CDC), U.S. Public Health Service, will be collected on the prevalence of and has the responsibility for producing vital chronic conditions in the population. (cdc.gov)
  • Equilibrium with health promotion and disease prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • The Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services' Public Health Informatics Office (PHIO) is working with partners to collect more complete data, establish data standards, and improve data exchange to better achieve health equity among various disproportionately affected populations and strengthen data-driven actions. (cdc.gov)
  • The EU issues recommendations and has laws and standards to protect people, covering health products and services (such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, eHealth), and patients (rules on patients' rights in cross-border healthcare). (europa.eu)
  • The theme of this paper is that recent and proposed health policy in Australia has focused upon issues of relatively minor significance while failing to adequately address problems which have a significant and adverse effect upon mortality, the quality of life and the fairness of the distribution of health services. (monash.edu)
  • Out of network providers request mental health and substance use disorder services using our Behavioral Health authorization form . (priorityhealth.com)
  • For example, women's reliance on health services plagued by corruption makes them vulnerable to abuse, blocking access to vital contraceptive, reproductive and child health services. (transparency.org)
  • An important goal is to design, implement, and evaluate population-level and healthcare interventions that can reach all people, with a conscious focus on assessing gaps in access and communicating the benefits of policies that promote delivery of needed and effective genomic services to people who have historically been left out. (cdc.gov)
  • U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell has announced several new actions the department is taking to combat the nation's opioid epidemic. (centerwatch.com)
  • The rule finalized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) allows practitioners who have had a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for up to 100 patients for a year or more, to now obtain a waiver to treat up to 275 patients. (centerwatch.com)
  • Generally, the survey is sponsored in conjunction with the National Human Services Assembly (NHSA), and represents the national offices of health, human, and youth service organizations that are members of the NHC and the NHSA. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • There is inequitable access to health services to the disadvantage of the poor and the underprivileged. (who.int)
  • Local health officials will be able to enhance their program analyses by using a national database, including staffing, expenditure and services data, as a reference point. (cdc.gov)
  • Priorities for health services information. (cdc.gov)
  • White, K L "Priorities for health services information. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Health and Nutrition Examination help develop sound public health policy, Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies direct and design health programs and designed to assess the health and nutritional services, and expand the health knowledge status of adults and children in the United for the Nation. (cdc.gov)
  • As the data provided in the recently released Mental Health and Climate Change Policy Brief indicate, there are large gaps in many countries between mental health needs and the services and systems available to address them. (medscape.com)
  • This would lead to greater investment in human and financial resources for mental health services and systems. (medscape.com)
  • The CDC Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health is undergoing strategic planning to identify priorities and actions for genomics and precision medicine. (cdc.gov)
  • In the WHO African Region, the 2008-2009 operational plans will be informed by the Strategic orientations for WHO action in the African Region, 2005-2009 3 founded on the priorities identified by Member States in their national health development plans and also reflected in the WHO country cooperation strategies. (who.int)
  • The BSC reviewed NCEH/ATSDR strategic priorities from four work groups. (cdc.gov)
  • It also abdicates the government's responsibility to seek equity and proactively reach out to high-risk people in search of the mirage of value neutrality,' a trio of law, medical ethics and health policy professors opined yesterday in the Washington Post . (axios.com)
  • ACP is partnering with YouTube to create new educational content to help combat health misinformation about the COVID-19 virus, vaccination, and treatments . (acpinternist.org)
  • This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by www.canadianprioritysetting.ca and how it is used. (canadianprioritysetting.ca)
  • Health equity is also a concern. (chcf.org)
  • Advancing health equity is a CDC priority and should be a collective data priority. (cdc.gov)
  • The Public Health Informatics Office is working with partners to collect more complete data, establish data standards, and improve data exchange to better achieve health equity. (cdc.gov)
  • Investigators are collaborating with data standards and health equity groups across the agency to improve future data on these populations of focus via emerging methodologies (i.e. (cdc.gov)
  • 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 would like to hear from our readers about the most important actions that public health leadership and programs at the federal, state, Tribal and local levels, can take in the next decade to promote greater equity in genomic medicine. (cdc.gov)
  • MHA and our members stand committed to promoting diversity, health equity, and inclusion (DHE&I) within our organization and in all our work as a leading voice for healthcare. (mhalink.org)
  • There are still opportunities to include critical supports that advance health equity and racial justice for our California's children and their families in the state budget. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now. (cdc.gov)
  • Data gaps in routine and public health emergencies surveillance limit visibility into the public health needs of disproportionately affected populations, such as people experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs or have substance use disorder, and people with disabilities. (cdc.gov)
  • Two major challenges to addressing the public health needs of disproportionately affected populations are lack of data and lack of awareness of these populations and their needs. (cdc.gov)
  • This training is designed to be applicable across a variety of health conditions and concerns specific to all three disproportionately affected populations of focus. (cdc.gov)
  • ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly . (acpinternist.org)
  • More specifically, the paper comments upon some recent initiatives, which appear to be more concerned with the distribution of income and costs than with fairness or efficiency in the health sector. (monash.edu)
  • Greenstein founded the organization, which is based in Washington, D.C., to provide an alternative perspective on the social policy initiatives of the Ronald Reagan administration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Below, you will find our current advocacy priorities. (aapmr.org)
  • Legislative advocacy is one important way we use data and evaluation to empower Texans of all backgrounds to obtain optimal health. (mhm.org)
  • As a faith-based organization, Methodist Healthcare Ministries' public policy agenda and advocacy efforts are guided by the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. (mhm.org)
  • Applications currently classified as having tier 1 guidelines based on systematic reviews and recommendations include genomic testing or family health history applications with sufficient scientific evidence for ability to prevent disease, in millions of people in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • They earn more as adults and have healthier babies than their peers who did not have health coverage as children. (azchildren.org)
  • Over 161,000 children in Arizona do not have health coverage. (azchildren.org)
  • Investing in outreach and enrollment to help people transition from AHCCCS or KidsCare to other affordable health coverage. (azchildren.org)
  • President Obama sold Obamacare to the Left on the grounds that it would achieve universal health insurance coverage. (theacru.org)
  • The incentives of expanded third party health insurance coverage - if Obamacare ever actually achieves that - would also increase health costs). (theacru.org)
  • The annual amount of healthcare funds which is stolen each year is more than enough to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all - a key commitment of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which seeks to provide affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for everyone. (transparency.org)
  • Our ambition is to help countries achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 & Universal Health Coverage by 2030. (transparency.org)
  • The Kansas Health Foundation supports Medicaid Expansion, to provide access to affordable, quality health coverage to individuals and families who fall into the coverage gap - low-income, working Kansans. (kansashealth.org)
  • At The Children's Partnership (TCP), we celebrate the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)'s 25th anniversary and its contributions to expanding coverage to all children in California and millions of children and pregnant women, including those most marginalized, across the country. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • 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)
  • Focused on the reduction of disaster risk, climate resilience, and mental health and psychosocial support at city level, this project resulted from a collaboration between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Indian National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), which began in 2017. (medscape.com)
  • Health insurance helps bolster family wellbeing and the state's economy. (azchildren.org)
  • OHA is responsible for the many of the state's major health systems including the Medicaid program known as the Oregon Health Plan, the Oregon State Hospital, public health, behavioral health, and the Public Employees Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board. (oregon.gov)
  • PHIO partnered with CDC's Office of the Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases Special Populations team to explore strategies to increase data exchange between public health and community-based organizations (CBOs) working with people experiencing homelessness. (cdc.gov)
  • In 1993, the Center was involved in the founding of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of nonprofit, state-level policy organizations that examine state budget and tax policies and their effect on low- and moderate-income households. (wikipedia.org)
  • The INDC is comprised of all stakeholders relevant to diabetes, including representatives of the health organizations in the country, the MoH, various medical professions and patient's advocates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Feasibility of using intermediary organizations to disseminate interventions to improve construction workers' health and well-being: a total worker health approach. (cdc.gov)
  • conclusions: Partnerships with trusted intermediary organizations can be an effective way to disseminate health information to high-risk worker groups. (cdc.gov)
  • Unfortunately, however, limited cross-case analyses exist to help us understand why it emerges for certain public health issues but fails to develop for others in low- and middle-income countries. (springer.com)
  • Findings from this study can be used by advocates striving to promote public health issues in other similar contexts. (springer.com)
  • Despite its stated importance, limited cross-case analyses have been undertaken to help us understand why political priority emerges for certain public health issues but fails to develop for others in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). (springer.com)
  • Refugees and asylum seekers are of particular risk of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues, but few have studied whether and how their health is prioritized in policies. (bmj.com)
  • SRH issues of refugees and asylum seekers is not policy priority. (bmj.com)
  • Other policy/social issues (incl. (kff.org)
  • Does the approach to prioritisation make clear the timelines that have been set for addressing high-priority issues in different ways? (biomedcentral.com)
  • Scenario 1: You are a senior civil servant and will be submitting a plan to the Minister about how to allocate staff and other resources in order to ensure that existing programmes are well administered, emerging issues are responded to appropriately, and that evidence-informed policymaking is well supported on high-priority issues. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Labour market developments and the free movement of people and goods in the internal market necessitate the coordination of public health issues. (europa.eu)
  • Mental health issues among military women can affect how they transition in many ways, be it housing changes, deployment or leaving the military and getting acclimated to civilian life. (health.mil)
  • The opioid epidemic is one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States. (centerwatch.com)
  • The process and criteria could be adapted to systematically assess and prioritize health issues affecting other communities. (nih.gov)
  • In follow-up to this report, NACHO is performing more in-depth analyses of the database, and is researching specific local health issues that are of national interest. (cdc.gov)
  • In recent decades, the need to tackle mental health issues and promote mental well-being has been increasingly put in the socio-political spotlight. (lu.se)
  • In contemporary Europe, it is socially considered to be a taboo subject, which is fuelled by widespread stigmas, prejudices, and discriminations against those with mental health issues. (lu.se)
  • Other higher-level determinants, such as poverty and low education were rarely a focus in policies and in actions suggested for change. (bmj.com)
  • Minorities and the poor often have the worst diets , causing a vicious cycle of poor health , lower school performance, lost productivity, increased health costs and poverty. (theconversation.com)
  • Poverty is recognised to be the main underlying cause of the poor health situation in the country. (who.int)
  • 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)
  • EU public health policy has helped countries pool resources and tackle common challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, preventable chronic diseases and an aging population. (europa.eu)
  • Check out our resources: Optimize your company's health plan. (priorityhealth.com)
  • Life-saving resources are siphoned off, clinical data for new medicines and health technology is not transparent, and procurement of supplies is vulnerable to bribery and influence. (transparency.org)
  • Those involved with local public health recommendations and policy decisions will have an accurate depiction of the resources, abilities, and contributions of local health departments nationwide. (cdc.gov)
  • Most construction employers are small and lack resources to improve worker health. (cdc.gov)
  • Fighting corruption in health is essential if the world is to respond effectively to current and future global health threats and to provide quality healthcare for everyone. (transparency.org)
  • In the report we just published, we provide comprehensive recommendations on how to transform mental health systems for all, such as trying to integrate climate change considerations into policies and programs for mental health or building on existing global commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Paris Agreement. (medscape.com)
  • Local, state and federal public health practitioners will find a variety of uses for the data. (cdc.gov)
  • While improving case investigations and more traditional data surveillance systems is key, electronic data sources will increasingly be leveraged in public health efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, the health sector lacks an effective surveillance system and is without an up-to-date health database, both being essential pre-requisites for evidence-based decision making and management. (who.int)
  • On the occasion of World AIDS Day, France recalls that strengthening health systems is essential for international health security. (gouv.fr)
  • 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)
  • This is by no means an exhaustive list - corruption risks in the health sector are abundant and depend very much on context: a change in leadership, more flexible regulatory frameworks, or the emergence of a health crisis, among others, can lead to new manifestations of corruption in health. (transparency.org)
  • The Answer to the Youth Mental Health Crisis? (childrenspartnership.org)
  • The COVID-19 crisis has significantly aggravated mental health disorders, especially in populations such as minors. (medscape.com)
  • Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a policy report to confront the increasingly strong and lasting impacts that climate change is having directly and indirectly on people's mental health and psychosocial well-being. (medscape.com)
  • Rural communities are particularly affected, mainly because health facilities are mostly located in towns along main roads. (who.int)
  • Scenario 2: You work in the Ministry of Health and are preparing a brief report about how the Ministry's decision support unit will serve other Ministry staff. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Scenario 3: You work in an independent unit that supports the Ministry of Health in its use of evidence in policymaking. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Because of the limited time, ONS members couldn't advocate for every one of ONS's priorities in September, but ONS's other lobbying work helped secure the House passage. (ons.org)
  • Dedicated members, volunteers and Academy staff strive to advance the specialty and its important contributions to the health, function, and quality of life for patients around the country, before Congress and federal agencies, as well as other entities directly impacting the work of physiatrists and their patients. (aapmr.org)
  • But you'll still see the Health-on-Line and AXA PPP Healthcare brands on our product materials and in other interactions whilst we work through the changes. (health-on-line.co.uk)
  • In recognition of this opportunity, the Fund established a focus area on public health to support a cohesive body of work related to policy options for the stabilizing and modernizing of the public health system in the United States. (commonwealthfund.org)
  • Establish a consortium of business, university, labor and public-sector leaders to establish daring long-term goals with a 15- to 20-year development horizon and then work collaboratively to craft policy, investment and development programs -- as well as education and other physical, technology and intellectual infrastructures -- that support progress toward those goals. (industryweek.com)
  • Concept mapping to understand how work impacts health at the community level. (cdc.gov)
  • background and objectives: In addition to high risks of work-related injuries and fatalities, construction workers have high rates of other health risks, including substance use and suicide. (cdc.gov)
  • The work provides a model for governments, academics, health professionals, and civil society to become key players when dealing with the mental health problems that our society is going through. (medscape.com)
  • Yes, there are many case studies in the policy brief that highlight important work in the area. (medscape.com)
  • MHA hosts dozens of education programs each year on healthcare leadership, policy, and the hottest topics of interest to patients and providers. (mhalink.org)
  • The Children's Partnership (TCP) thanks the Biden Administration and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its commitment to propose a rule that will make it safe for immigrants and their families to use the health, nutrition and housing programs for which they qualify and lessen the fear, confusion and barriers facing immigrants and their families. (childrenspartnership.org)
  • The PHIA Project (Population-based HIV Impact Assessments) is a multi-country initiative, measuring the reach, and impact of HIV programs in PEPFAR-supported countries, and guide policy, and funding priorities. (cdc.gov)
  • Obama tried to sell Obamacare to business and those more conservative on the grounds that it would reduce health costs, promising working people a reduction in health insurance costs of $2,500 a year. (theacru.org)
  • A total of 45% say making sure people with mental health problems can get the treatment they need is "extremely important. (chcf.org)
  • This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Keeping notes on one's health has been shown to be a tool for improving it, 1 but up until now there has been no measure of how many people engage in this activity. (pewresearch.org)
  • Of those who are living with two or more conditions, 78% have high blood pressure and 45% have diabetes - two health conditions more effectively managed when people track their own data. (pewresearch.org)
  • At least 37 states and Washington, D.C. have made at least some people with health conditions eligible. (axios.com)
  • She is the author of numerous books, including Understanding ISIS & the New Global War on Terror: A Primer, Before & After: US Foreign Policy and the War on Terror and Challenging Empire: How People, Governments and the UN Defy U.S. Power. (syr.edu)
  • The potential for genomics and precision medicine to improve population health comes with the real risk that benefits will not materialize for all people. (cdc.gov)
  • Because tier 1 genomic applications are already available to save lives and promote health for all people, the time for action is now. (cdc.gov)
  • Land use decisions affect how people live and their health. (cdc.gov)
  • Mental health disorders are already the leading cause of disability in the world, and people with serious but preventable diseases die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. (medscape.com)
  • 2. Does the approach incorporate explicit criteria for determining priorities? (biomedcentral.com)
  • 3. Does the approach incorporate an explicit process for determining priorities? (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the plan, you want to include an approach to priority setting that will support evidence-informed policymaking. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The BSC received a proposal from ATSDR to update the 1996 dioxin soil policy guideline (DSPG) to eliminate confusion about "screening" versus "action" levels and also to provide a consistent approach to evaluating dioxin in residential soils. (cdc.gov)
  • The health of parents and caregivers is also important. (azchildren.org)
  • Is there another health problem you think is almost as important? (kff.org)
  • Each year, the National Health Council (NHC) conducts two important surveys for our Voluntary Health Agency (VHA) members - the Management Compensation Survey and Annual Revenue Survey. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
  • The following report presents a detailed portrait of the important role local health departments play in our public health system. (cdc.gov)
  • Several important areas in adolescent health, bases through such devices as digital scales and including nutrition and fitness and other aspects stadiometers. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings of the paper provide an important entry point to the discussion on the relevance and scope of EU public mental health action. (lu.se)
  • Members must meet InterQual ® Behavioral Health medical necessity criteria for partial hospitalization. (priorityhealth.com)
  • The effects of these transitions are an emerging priority at the Defense Health Agency, attendees heard at a Feb. 25 virtual clinical communities' speakers' series event sponsored by the DHA Training and Education Directorate's Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (health.mil)
  • The ISTs establish technical linkages with the health desks of regional economic communities for synergistic action to the benefit of Member States. (who.int)
  • In Turkey, political priority emerges when four streams - problem, policy, political and global - converge while a policy window is open. (springer.com)
  • The actions include expanding access to buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder, a proposal to eliminate any potential financial incentive for doctors to prescribe opioids based on patient experience survey questions, and a requirement for Indian Health Service prescribers and pharmacists to check state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) databases before prescribing or dispensing opioids for pain. (centerwatch.com)
  • Expanding access to MAT is one of the three foundational priorities of the HHS Opioid Initiative, and buprenorphine is one of the drugs frequently used for MAT. (centerwatch.com)
  • While many Indian Health Service (IHS) clinicians already utilize PDMP databases, IHS will now require its opioid prescribers and pharmacists to check their state PDMP database prior to prescribing or dispensing any opioid for more than seven days. (centerwatch.com)
  • This policy builds on IHS efforts to reduce the health consequences associated with opioid use disorder. (centerwatch.com)
  • Two union health funds have created media plans and run stories in their newsletters about suicide and opioid use. (cdc.gov)
  • Transparency International Health Initiative has made substantial contributions to the global conversation on anti-corruption and health. (transparency.org)
  • Further, all local health officials can and should take pride in their contributions to public health, which are so clearly depicted in the pages which follow. (cdc.gov)
  • The EU helps to improve public health through funding and legislation on a wide range of topics, such as food, diseases, clean air and more. (europa.eu)
  • Thus, the question is not whether to set priorities, but how to improve prioritization processes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The simplest answer to improve the situation we face begins with a change in people's priorities when it comes to valuing mental health. (medscape.com)
  • Moreover, the effect of the Obamacare mega-reform so far is ambiguous at best, with millions of Americans already losing the health insurance they had and liked, exactly contrary to what they were promised. (theacru.org)
  • Now, the health of Americans is in a precarious place. (americanprogress.org)
  • An advanced computer system using high-end health and the health of older Americans. (cdc.gov)
  • Simply the existence of a group in Congress focused on "Food is Medicine," which hosted multiple briefings for congressional staff on key legislation to integrate nutrition into federal policy, is an advance. (theconversation.com)