by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 15, 2013 | Commentary, Perspectives
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) established the Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care to accelerate the advancement and application of science to achieve the best possible health and health care outcomes and value for Americans. The work of the...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 15, 2013 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
The purpose of this discussion paper is twofold: to identify progress in the use of evidence-based violence prevention programs and selected resources and to discuss the critical gap between the evidence and its translation into demonstrably effective...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 3, 2013 | Commentary, Perspectives
Three years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its landmark report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, made possible by the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). In light of the tremendous need for nurses in...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 3, 2013 | Commentary, Perspectives
The U.S. health care system is in the early stages of transitioning from a payment system driven by volume to one based on value. New payment models are being tested at scale by both private and public payers, and payers are learning to align their financial models...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 21, 2013 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
These are historic times for health care and health. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has unleashed novel initiatives such as the Health Care Innovation Awards and State Innovation Models (SIMs), and we applaud Congress and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 8, 2013 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction Although there is growing understanding that fundamental population health improvement will require multisectoral partnerships (Posner, 2010), the specific role of employers in such partnerships has been less well explored. While corporate social...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 15, 2013 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction In this commentary, Dr. Regina Benjamin highlights accomplishments of the National Prevention Council, an unprecedented gathering of multiple federal departments and agencies whose policies and practices bear on health. Authorized under the Affordable...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 10, 2013 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Although the U.S. health system excels in several areas, its overall performance remains uneven in terms of safety, quality, value, and the health outcomes achieved. One important lever to address these performance gaps is the use of structured, evidence-based...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jun 25, 2013 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction Good health is important—for our work, our play, and our everyday lives. There are many things we can do to maintain good health. We can exercise, eat healthy foods, and not smoke. But sometimes we need medical care to help keep us from getting sick or...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 31, 2013 | Commentary, Perspectives
For the global development community, 2015 is a pivotal year. Under United Nations leadership, multilateral organizations, national governments, international and national nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, and other civil society sectors are...
