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Public Health Services & Systems Research: Building The Science Of Public Health Delivery, Glen P. Mays Oct 2013

Public Health Services & Systems Research: Building The Science Of Public Health Delivery, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The extreme heterogeneity in how public health activities are organized, financed, and implemented across U.S. states and communities provides compelling opportunities for research on the comparative effectiveness and efficiency of public health delivery. This talk highlights some of the most compelling and policy-relevant opportunities for research on public health organization and financing issues, and examines some of the ongoing studies in the field.


Strengthening The Science Of Public Health Delivery Through Public Health Services Research, Glen P. Mays Aug 2013

Strengthening The Science Of Public Health Delivery Through Public Health Services Research, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

This session notes recent progress from the field of public health services and systems research (PHSSR) concerning the most promising directions for improving the delivery and impact of public health services, programs, and policies.


Next Generation Public Health Delivery: Optimizing Health And Economic Impact, Glen P. Mays May 2013

Next Generation Public Health Delivery: Optimizing Health And Economic Impact, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

Improving population health in the context of significant policy and economic change will require governmental public health agencies to rethink their roles within the U.S. health and social services systems, giving much greater attention to "catalytic" functions intended to mobilize, direct, and coordinate the actions of others. A growing body of evidence and experience suggests that such changes are likely to be feasible, effective, and efficient.


Building The Science Of Public Health Delivery: Advances In Public Health Services And Systems Research, Glen P. Mays Mar 2013

Building The Science Of Public Health Delivery: Advances In Public Health Services And Systems Research, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

Efforts to improve the health and economic performance of the U.S. health system require evidence about how best to deliver public health strategies that protect health and prevent disease and injury on a population-wide basis. The field of public health services and systems research is building a "science of delivery" in public health that complements the evidence-based practice movement in medical care.