Much evidence exists on the potential for prevention and health promotion to decrease the burden of chronic diseases. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), for example, has issued many reports with ...

Massachusetts has implemented an approach that expands the certificate of need beyond its traditional role to become a tool for addressing the causes of poor health—a model that we believe should be ...

The term "value chain" encompasses the entire production process of an industry, from the introduction and refining of raw materials to the yield of the final product for the consumer. Each "link" in ...

Health mandates usually refer to state requirements, while recommendations are suggestions by public health experts or organizations. Health mandates and recommendations both support public health ...

Social determinants of health are an individual’s personal circumstances that impact their health and well-being. They include political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. Other examples of social ...