Discussion Paper

Streamlining Regulatory Oversight of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings Will Improve Worker Protection

by Talia Lewis | May 13, 2024 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

Introduction Respirators used in U.S. health care settings, including disposable filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), full face respirators, reusable elastomeric half mask respirators (EHMRs), and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), must be approved by the...

Lessons for Public Health Excellence from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Perspective from New York City

by Madeleine Deye | Feb 5, 2024 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leadership in New York City and their response to the emerging pandemic were in the public eye. Immediately, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) and other local health...

How Health Care Organizations Can Use the Inflation Reduction Act to Reduce Costs, Enhance Resilience, and Lower Their Environmental Footprint

by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 29, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

    Introduction Health care organizations are grappling with myriad challenges—including mounting labor pressures, inflation, and a shifting payor landscape—that demand immediate attention. However, as pressing as these concerns may be, the imperative to...

Crossing the Decarbonization Chasm: A Call to Action for Hospital and Health System Leaders to Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 29, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

Introduction Human activity is warming the climate in unprecedented ways. Climate change is intensifying existing health problems and leading to the emergence of new health threats (Romanello et al., 2023). These impacts include increased respiratory and...

Telehealth and Mobile Health: Case Study for Understanding and Anticipating Emerging Science and Technology

by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 15, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction This case study was developed as one of a set of three studies, focusing on somewhat mature but rapidly evolving technologies. These case studies are intended to draw out lessons for the development of a cross-sectoral governance framework for...

Regenerative Medicine: Case Study for Understanding and Anticipating Emerging Science and Technology

by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 15, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction This case study was developed as one of a set of three studies, focusing on somewhat mature but rapidly evolving technologies. These case studies are intended to draw out lessons for the development of a cross-sectoral governance framework for...

Neurotechnology and Noninvasive Neuromodulation: Case Study for Understanding and Anticipating Emerging Science and Technology

by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 15, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction This case study was developed as one of a set of three studies, focusing on somewhat mature but rapidly evolving technologies. These case studies are intended to draw out lessons for the development of a cross-sectoral governance framework for...

Systems Thinking for Public Health: A Case Study Using U.S. Public Education

by Madeleine Deye | Nov 7, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | The initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States largely focused on addressing the immediate health consequences from the emergent pathogen. This initial focus often ignored the related impacts from the pandemic and from mitigation...

Integrating Telehealth and Traditional Care in Chronic Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: An Action Agenda for Building the Future State of Hybrid Care

by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 26, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | As the United States grapples with the persistent challenges of chronic pain and substance use disorder (SUD), the rise in telehealth has opened new horizons for health care delivery. This paper delineates a comprehensive action agenda for the...

Using Science to Reduce Firearm Injuries and Deaths

by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 8, 2023 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

    Each day in the United States, more than 300 people are shot by a firearm, and more than one-third of them loses their lives (CDC, n.d.a). This includes people who die as a result of homicides, suicides, unintentional shootings, shootings by law...