Innovation in Public Health

NEHI research and analysis promotes the adoption of evidence-based policy and practices for health promotion, the prevention of chronic disease and reducing health risks. Prior NEHI projects have focused on the unique social, political and business challenges of sustaining effective, multi-factor strategies that improve health at the local and regional level. Current NEHI projects focus on identifying potential policy solutions to expand access to adult vaccinations, and raising awareness for new treatment choices for diabetes care that target glycemic control, reduce cardiovascular disease risks and promote weight control.

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Themes Innovation in Public Health Patient Safety Technology Adoption

Publication Date: May 23, 2018

Addressing Data and Information Gaps Contributing to Opioid Use Disorder

NEHI's recommendations call on health care stakeholders and policymakers to make concerted efforts to overcome barriers to more effective addiction treatment and recovery support, particularly in cases involving the underutilization of technologies.
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Health Reform Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: February 15, 2017

Fact Sheet: The Impact of Coverage and Access to Women’s Health Services

Coverage and Access for Women’s Health Services Promote the Triple Aim
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Themes Accountable Care Health Behaviors Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: October 24, 2016

Greater Boston Community Health Needs Assessment: Joint Effort that Could Lead to Better Health

NEHI finds that hospitals in the greater Boston area could collaborate on CHNAs to create bigger impact
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: June 19, 2015

Healthy People/Healthy Economy: A Five-Year Review and Five Priorities for the Future

Annual Report that tracks progress of the policies and practices that are key elements of a comprehensive effort to make Massachusetts a national leader in health and wellness.
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Health Reform Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: May 8, 2015

Community Health Workers: Getting the Job Done in Healthcare Delivery

Community health workers (CHWs) have been on the front lines of health care delivery for decades, serving as a vital link between providers and the surrounding communities. This issue brief summarizes the history of CHWs and includes key findings from two day-long convenings in October 2014 and April 2015.
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Themes Health Behaviors Innovation in Public Health Patient Engagement

Publication Date: June 24, 2014

Healthy People - Healthy Economy Annual Report Card 2014

Annual report card of Massachusetts measures around health focuses on physical activity, access to healthy food, investments in health, education, and a new emphasis on disease prevention and wellness. The report now is structured around Early Childhood, Schools, Food, Healthy Living by Design, and Public Health and Health Care. See this year's grades and how the Commonwealth is faring along these measures.
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: June 1, 2013

Healthy People Healthy Economy: Third Annual Report Card

Third Annual Report Card, which tracks progress over 14 policies and practices that are key elements of a comprehensive effort to make Massachusetts a national leader in health and wellness.
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: June 19, 2012

Healthy People Healthy Economy: Second Annual Report Card

Second Annual Report Card, which tracks progress over 14 policies and practices that are key elements of a comprehensive effort to make Massachusetts a national leader in health and wellness.
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Themes Health Behaviors Healthcare Spending Innovation in Public Health

Publication Date: July 19, 2011

Healthy People Healthy Economy First Annual Report Card

First annual report card on Massachusetts' wellness policies.
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Themes Healthcare Spending Health Reform Innovation in Public Health Payment Reform

Publication Date: September 10, 2009

Rx for Health Reform

NEHI has taken a leading role in informing and influencing the health care debate. The core of this initiative is our policy statement, Rx for Health Reform, calling for containing health care costs by preventing illness, managing chronic diseases and strengthening primary care. These goals can be realized by implementing a series of policy changes known as the NEHI Nine. NEHI supports increasing access to health care of uninsured Americans but believes that a lasting and cost conscious solution requires system-wide reform. If we change the way we finance, organize and deliver care, we can improve quality and save costs for all Americans by preventing illness, managing chronic diseases, and strengthening primary care.
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