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Evidence-Based Programs Improve Health
...Well documented evidenced-based programs can absolutely help to encourage healthier lifestyles. The YMCAs have adapted the DPP protocol to a community setting at very low cost. Structured lifestyle interventions in the DPP have shown a 58%reduction in the incidence of diabetes, with cost savings...
Oct 14, 2010
Prevention Read
"Chronically Ill, and Covered," New York Times, September 22, 2010
Sep 23, 2010
GWU Releases New Obesity Data
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Department of Health Policy’s Christine Ferguson and colleagues released new obesity data today. See the full report here: http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs
Sep 21, 2010
Eliminating the Prevention and Wellness Fund is penny wise, pound foolish
There has been a lot of recent buzz in the health care community and on Capitol Hill about the Prevention and Wellness Fund and how its financial resources will be allocated. The Fund finances many significant prevention and wellness initiatives and delivery system reforms, including access to care...
Sep 03, 2010
PPACA Examples of Success
The White House Office of Public Engagement on the Affordable Care Act is seeking "real life" examples of individuals benefiting from implementation of PPACA (i.e. those getting preventive care who were previously unable to do so). Trust for America's Health is collecting examples. Please send...
Aug 18, 2010
Prevention Made Easy For Seniors
Beginning January 2011, a key PPACA provision will take effect, helping to improve and better coordinate care for seniors. This is a key demographic for prevention, disease management and care coordination efforts, as more than half of Medicare beneficiaries are treated for five or more chronic...
Aug 10, 2010
Protect the Prevention and Public Health Fund
Trust for America’s Health is circulating a letter to Congress in support of preserving the Prevention and Public Health Fund and is asking other organizations to sign on as well. To date, over 300 organizations have signed the letter. It reads: As the Senate considers the Small Business Jobs and...
Aug 06, 2010
Congressional Recess is Just Around the Corner
Yesterday marked the start of the final two weeks before the 2010 August Congressional recess begins. With all the legislative activity thus far this year, it’s hard to believe August is just around the corner and election season is fast approaching. I applaud Congress and the Obama Administration...
Jul 27, 2010
CDC Calls for Increased Prevention Efforts
It’s been a big week for prevention. In addition to the White House announcement on preventive services, this Wednesday CDC Director Thomas Frieden showed strong public support of disease prevention and wellness efforts at the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) annual...
Jul 16, 2010
Evidence of Cost-saving Potential
OMB Director Peter Orszag is right, there are health care savings to be found in our current health care system. Several delivery system reforms included in PPACA have the potential to transform our health care system and save billions of dollars. http://healthcare.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/the-...
Jul 08, 2010

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