A Letter to the President-Elect
How the next administration can improve global security and advance American interests by strengthening its support for social innovation in global health and development.
Health - Articles
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Convenient Care for the Elderly
In Japan, minimart chains such as 7-Eleven and Lawson play a major role in providing services for a burgeoning elderly population.
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Learning from Neighborhoods
A new book makes a strong case for connecting healthcare to neighborhoods, but it could focus more on the role of race and ethnicity.
Why Walking Is So Good for Parents, Toddlers, and the Cities Where They Live
How can making a city more walkable improve early childhood development?
Caring for an Aging Population
Ideas to help address the challenges of providing better care to low-income elders.
The Art of “Muddling Through”
How an emergent funding strategy gave rise to a rapid-learning health system and ultimately became part of a national moonshot to eliminate cancer.
Reaping the Benefits of Integrated Health Care
Care that links physical and mental health has proven to be economically and medically beneficial, but hard to implement sustainably. We can surmount these common roadblocks by emphasizing community collaboration and self-reliance.
Chronic Problems, Not Just Crises, Should Be a Global Health Priority
Addressing non-urgent, lasting conditions such as poor eyesight can help unlock the full potential of the developing world.
Mind the Diaper Gap
The White House, manufacturing, e-commerce, and nonprofits team up to get diapers to families in need.
A Plan for Healing
After a period of war and genocide, Rwanda launched a national health insurance program that is now delivering sharply improved outcomes.