Equitable Access to Innovation

The importance of innovation in health care cannot be overstated, especially in light of the pandemic. Innovative medical treatments, as well as innovations in health care delivery, are essential to increasing life-saving treatments and improving patient outcomes. The pandemic has, however, also highlighted inequities in access to and adoption of innovations, an issue that includes affordability, but extends to systemic barriers to health equity, resulting in disparities in health for individuals of color as well as other underserved populations in our country. NEHI has always focused on work to accelerate access to innovations that add value to our health care system. We continue this core function by pursuing projects that incorporate the role that innovations must play in improving health equity.

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Publication Date: March 26, 2020

Unlocking the Unrealized Potential of Adult Immunization: A NEHI Policy Brief

This NEHI policy brief outlines research and recommendations for improving the state of adult immunizations to prevent disease.
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Publication Date: November 14, 2019

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A NEHI Policy Brief

In this policy brief NEHI reviews recent developments in the prevention and treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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