Pervasive Bias: An Obstacle to Obesity Solutions
In the ongoing work on critical issues in obesity, the neglected problem of societal bias, stigma, and discrimination toward individuals
Read MoreSeptember 08, 2014
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Understanding What Employers Are Up To: Think Managed Consumerism, Not Exit
Employers have a major impact on the U.S. health care system through their sponsorship of health benefits for
Read MoreConnecting Culture, Land, and Family to Health: Reflections on a Workshop: Advancing Health Equity for Native American Youth
An elder’s blessing began the workshop hosted by the Institute
Read MoreAugust 12, 2014
Climate Change Poses Serious Risks to U.S. Health Care System
During July 1995, Chicago was gripped by a heat wave that still ranks as one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Estimates va
Read MoreData Altruism: Honoring Patients’ Expectations for Continuous Learning
Ninety-four percent of U.S. adult social media users with health conditions agree with use of their health data, sh
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2014
Value-Based Care: Learnings to Shape the Future of Health Care
As health plans, hospitals, doctors, and others work together to transform U.S health care into a system that delivers gre
Read MorePromoting Rigorous Interdisciplinary Research and Building an Evidence Base to Inform Health Care Learning, Practice, and Policy
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) established the Roundtabl
Read MoreNovember 15, 2013
The Future of Nursing: A Look Back at the Landmark IOM Report
Three years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its landmark report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Adva
Read MoreOctober 03, 2013
Paying for Population Health: A View of the Opportunity and Challenges in Health Care Reform
The U.S. health care system is in the early stages of transitioning from a payment system dr
Read MoreSeptember 03, 2013
Treating a Chronic Condition: Efforts to Reduce Avoidable Readmissions at U.S. Hospitals
In 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that the 30-day, all-cau
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