Change-makers in action
California has a strong track record of spurring innovation and improving health. Let’s Get Healthy California aims to engage and empower change makers who are working to achieve critically necessary changes to improve health for all Californians.
The California HealthCare Foundation highlights nine examples of patient-centered programs to reduce readmissions
CHCF highlighted two exemplary California Programs including: 1) Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group reduced hospital readmissions and generates a positive return on investment by using nurse case managers to improve the transition of care process for [...]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented incentives to reduce hospital readmissions
Under the Affordable Care Act, CMS has implemented the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) which aims to reduce preventable hospital admissions by penalizing hospitals with relatively higher rates of Medicare insured readmissions. Since implementation of [...]
Step it Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities
Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities aims to get Americans walking and wheelchair rolling for the physical activity needed to help prevent and reduce their risk [...]
Walking to promote health of people at all ages and stages of life
"Walking is the most common activity of teens and adults. It requires no specialized skills or equipment and is a great first step (pun intended) for anyone who has been inactive. Taking a walk with [...]
Make Communities More Walkable
"For some, access to safe places to walk isn’t so simple. Without well-connected sidewalks and paths, or nearby destinations, our daily decision to walk or roll can be a bit tough. And that is especially [...]
Collaborating to Create Walkable Communities
"Everyone should have access to spaces and places that make it safe and easy for us to walk or wheelchair roll—whether in urban, suburban, or rural settings. This means that the people who design our [...]
Everyone can make our communities more walkable
See easy roles for every sector to contribute, including: media, worksites, schools, individuals and families, transportation, land use and community designers, health care professionals, volunteer and nonprofit organizations, public health, parks and recreational facilities.
Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School programs integrate health, fitness, traffic relief, environmental awareness, and safety. It is an opportunity to work closely with schools, communities, and local government to create a healthy lifestyle for children and [...]
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