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Blog Post
October 2024 Maya Hazarika Watts , Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, Jessica Breslin, Katie Michel,
Public health laws affect health not only through their substance and design but also through implementation and enforcement. Equitable policymaking requires implementation that respects and works for everyone, with careful attention to the steps of the policy process that follow policy enactment, including enforcement, evaluation, and revision — all of which are necessary to ensure that public health laws have their intended effect. State and local officials working in a range of agencies — from public health to fair employment, housing, consumer protection, government law offices, and more — play a significant role in the implementation and enforcement of public health laws. More
October 2024 Nikhil Patel, Suman Mohanty,
Many high schools in Wake County, North Carolina, are situated in economically vulnerable areas, so there is also a correlation between the density of outlets and Wake County’s most vulnerable areas. These areas are often populated by low-income families and communities of color. The saturation of vape shops in low-income areas not only perpetuates a cycle of poor health outcomes but also highlights the systemic inequities present in the availability and marketing of harmful substances. Addressing these disparities is essential to ensuring all communities benefit from progress in reducing teen vaping rates. More
Publication
October 2024 Elliott S. Fisher, Christopher F. Koller, Carrie H. Colla, Alena Berube,
Abstract Health care is increasingly unaffordable in the United States. While comprehensive, affordable health coverage for middle- and… More
October 2024 Art Kaufman, Craig Jones, Howard Haft,
The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ) has released applications for funding up to 15 state-based health extension cooperatives, a key component of AHRQ’s newly launched Healthcare Extension Service. More
July 2024 Sofia Espinosa, Mary Louise Gilburg,
An overview of an MLSN briefing on the Commonwealth Fund’s 2024 state health disparities report. More
May 2024 Sofia Espinosa, Mary Louise Gilburg,
A Milbank State Leadership Network virtual briefing featured a presentation on new models of enhanced market oversight and insight from state attorneys general offices. More
April 2024 John Heintzman, Miguel Marino ,
Over the past 40 years, numerous national organizations have called for health data disaggregation — breaking down data into smaller, more precise… More
February 2024 John M. Colmers, Daniel M. Fox,
Chuck Fahey ended most conversations with individuals and groups with the five words that are the title of this brief celebration of his life and… More
January 2024 Christopher F. Koller,
Milbank Memorial Fund President Christopher F. Koller shares insights from state health policy leaders on leading responses to poor health in a complex and demanding environment. More
October 2023 Morgan McDonald, Michael S. Sparer, Lawrence D. Brown,
While much has been written regarding what needs to be done to strengthen public health for future preparedness and public safety, little attention… More
