Health Equity

Elements of Accountable Communities for Health: A Review of the Literature

by Laura DeStefano | Nov 6, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | Accountable health initiatives, most commonly referred to as accountable communities for health (ACHs), have been implemented nationwide in response to or as a result of contributions from state innovation model grants and community transformation...

Defining an Accountable Community for Health for Children and Families

by Laura DeStefano | Oct 30, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction We are in the midst of a transformation of our health care system. The shift from volume to value and the corresponding changes in payment models necessitate an evolution in focus from the acute medical needs of an individual to a more holistic...

Fourth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge: The Changing American City and Implications for the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations

by Laura DeStefano | Oct 9, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  In 2016 the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement, of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) held the fourth annual District of Columbia (DC) Public Health Case...

Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care: Five Plus Five

by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 9, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction Social determinants of health (SDoH) is a relatively new term in health care. As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), SDoH are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the...

Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action for Public Health to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 7, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

    This article is a joint publication initiative between Preventing Chronic Disease and NAM Perspectives. Summary  Public health is what we do together as a society to ensure the conditions in which everyone can be healthy. Although many sectors play key...

The Interplay of Community Trauma, Diet, and Physical Activity: Solutions for Public Health

by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 7, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Diet- and activity-related illnesses—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—can shorten life spans and adversely impact quality of life. Over the past 15 years, the public health field has made important progress in addressing these...

Health Literacy and the Arts: An Intersection Worth Exploring

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 17, 2017 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Introduction In recent years, health literacy is increasingly viewed as aligning complexities and tasks with people’s skills and abilities. With this understanding of health literacy, there comes a growing recognition that we, as health care providers, need to...

A Proposed Framework for Developing Health-Focused Public-Private Partnerships Based on National Sustainable Development Priorities

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 10, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute a broad and ambitious agenda for the world to achieve by 2030. Although governments are the primary drivers for implementation of the agenda, it has been widely acknowledged that public-sector...

Improving Collaboration among Health Communication, Health Education, and Health Literacy

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 10, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Health communication, health education, and health literacy are rooted in a common understanding of human communication and share the goals of enhancing human health, improving health outcomes, and reducing health disparities. We have an opportunity to mobilize...

Standardized Screening for Health-Related Social Needs in Clinical Settings: The Accountable Health Communities Screening Tool

by Jenna Ogilvie | May 30, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

The impacts of unmet health-related social needs, such as homelessness, inconsistent access to food, and exposure to violence on health and health care utilization, are well-established. Growing evidence indicates that addressing these and other needs can help reverse...