Healthcare system transformation resulting from health reform cannot be overlooked by the "straight-up" population health contingent. I've encountered resistance to becoming familiar with the transformation components of the legislation. Purists consider lack of illness the only true measure of prevention. Anyone with a diagnosis is seen as an example of failure to prevent illness. This position is firmly held by a colleague. Her point of view fails to take into account the fact that, due…
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Social determinants of health are gaining attention among public health practitioners. The challenge is determining what specific steps public health practitioners should take in light of a somewhat limited evidence base. Whatever evidence emerges, working with a range of sectors will be important. During Janet Yellen's tenure as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, public health and community development practitioners began a dialogue to simply understand…
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