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U.S. Global Health Policy: In Focus -The Future of U.S. Multilateral Engagement on Global Health: What's the Right Balance?
- This Q&A webcast features an expert panel exploring the United States' global health support and the right balance between multilateral and bilateral funding as well as other aspects of the U.S. multilateral engagement including its role in governance and its participation in international treaties and other agreements.
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U.S. Health Policy Gateway
- A categorized list of Web links in health policy.
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U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor
- The Education and Labor Committee's purpose is to ensure that Americans' needs are addressed so that students and workers may move forward in a changing school system and a competitive global economy. Its subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions follows all matters dealing with relationships between employers and workers generally including, but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Act, Labor Management Relations Act, Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment-related retirement security, including pension, health and other employee benefits, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); all matters related to equal employment opportunity and civil rights in employment, including affirmative action.
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U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Link to publications and updates on health care reform.
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U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
- Link to bill text, markups, press releases on health care reform.
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U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
- The Committee concerns itself with matters relating to: taxation and other revenue measures generally, and those relating to the insular possessions; bonded debt of the United States; customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related matters thereto; the transportation of dutiable goods; deposit of public moneys; general revenue sharing; health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund; and national social security.
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U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)
- The Committee has broad jurisdiction over the operation of the country's health care, schools, employment and retirement programs. The HELP Committee held a hearing on "The Affordable Care Act The Impact of Health Insurance Reform on Health Care Consumers."
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U.S. Variation in Child Health Systems Performance
- Data disaggregated by state.
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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
- Its mission is to improves the public's health by advancing health policy through research, public service, community partnership, and education.
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Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy
- The ultimate goal of this program announcement is to encourage empirical research on health literacy concepts, theory and interventions as these relate to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' public health priorities that are outlined in its Healthy People initiative. Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
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Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R03)
- The ultimate goal of this program announcement is to encourage empirical research on health literacy concepts, theory and interventions as these relate to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' public health priorities that are outlined in its HealthierUS and Healthy People initiative. Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
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Understanding Clinical Information Needs and Health Care Decision Making Processes in the Context of Health Information Technology (IT) (R01)
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Understanding User Needs and Context to Inform Consumer Health Information Technology (IT) Design (R01)
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Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care
- Congress, in 1999, requested an IOM study to assess the extent of disparities in the types and quality of health services received by U.S. racial and ethnic minorities and non-minorities; explore factors that may contribute to inequities in care; and recommend policies and practices to eliminate these inequities. This is the resulting report from the IOM study.
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United Health Center for Health Reform and Modernization
- Serves as a focal point for UnitedHealth Group's work on health care modernization and national health reform. The Center assesses and develops innovative policies and practical solutions for the health care challenges facing the nation.
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United Health Foundation - Caregivers of Veterans
- This United Health Foundation, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Caregiving, study looks at the family caregivers of our nation's veterans. This site provides links to other resources related to the elderly and veterans.
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United Hospital Fund Grants Center
- The Fund supports the development of model projects, sponsors research to analyze systemic problems, and fosters innovative solutions. Beneficiaries of the Fund's grants include not-for-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, and health care, academic, and public interest organizations.
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United Nations Statistics Division (UN Data)
- UN Data compiles and disseminates global statistical information, develops standards and norms for statistical activities, and supports countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
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United States Cancer Statistics
- Official federal statistics on cancer incidence from registries that have high-quality data and cancer mortality statistics for each year and for a combined five-year period. The site provides state-specific and regional data for cancer cases diagnosed and cancer deaths.
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United States Data Renal System
- Access and request data, annual reports, presentations and slides. The United States Renal Data System (USRDS) is a national data system that collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. The USRDS is funded directly by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). USRDS staff collaborates with members of CMS, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and the ESRD networks, sharing datasets and actively working to improve the accuracy of ESRD patient information.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Lists upcoming events at the USDA.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service: Data and Statistics
- Access data on farm and rural households, commodity markets, food marketing, agricultural trade, diet and health, food safety, food and nutrition assistance programs, natural resources and the environment, and the rural economy.
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United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service
- The USDA has funded a number of health services research projects, e.g., assessing outcomes of childhood overweight prevention, providing health services in rural America, etc.
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United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
- This Committee explores and investigates issues that concern all elderly Americans.
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URAC
- Independent, nonprofit organization known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs.
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Urban Institute - Health Care Reform
- Updates on health care reform from the health policy center at the Urban Institute.
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Urban Institute's Health Policy Center
- Analyzes trends and underlying causes of changes in health insurance coverage, access to care, and use of health care services by the entire US population.
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Urban Institute's Health Policy Center Newsletter
- Electronic newsletter by the Health Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
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UrbanInstitute Report: Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidies under Health Reform: Implications for Coverage, Costs, and Affordability
- This analysis shows that health care cost burdens can be substantial for those with modest incomes and significant health care needs. It shows how enhanced premium and cost-sharing subsidies could reduce burdens, while increasing overall coverage and government costs.
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USA.Gov
- One-stop link to U.S. government agencies and information.
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Use of Comparative Effectiveness Research in Drug Coverage and Pricing Decisions: A Six-Country Comparison
- This issue brief comparatively examines the use of CER across six countries-Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
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Using Comparative Effectiveness Research to Improve the Health of Priority Populations
- On June 3, 2010, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings hosted a forum to identify challenges and opportunities for using CER to improve the health of priority populations. Access forum summary and transcript.
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Using Electronic Health Records to Improve Quality and Efficiency: The Experiences of Leading Hospitals
- Encouraged by federal incentive payments promoting the use of health information technology and calls for health care providers to better coordinate care, a growing number of U.S. hospitals are adopting electronic health record (EHR) systems. This 2012 brief examines the experiences of nine hospitals that were early adopters and pioneering users of EHRs.
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Utah Department of Health/Health Data and Statistics
- Links to Utah health data and statistics in the form of publications and resources.
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