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New analysis shows public support for health reform ultimately dependent on impact on individuals
D.C. debate focus on large-scale policy changes may miss the public’s chief concern For immediate release: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Boston, MA -- In a new analysis of recent and historical public opinion data on healthcare reform, researchers…
New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard poll examines public's views of the role of health care interest groups in the health care debate
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 A new survey conducted jointly by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public Health examines the public's views and opinions of the role of health care interest…
Fifty-nine percent support Massachusetts landmark 2006 health reform law
Public Divided Over Whether Current Program Will Be Affordable in Future For immediate release: Monday, September 28, 2009 Boston, MA--A new poll by the Harvard School of Public Health and The Boston Globe finds 59% of Massachusetts residents…
Researchers Tap into a New Source of Government Dollars
[Fall 2009] Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health and around the country are hoping that a busy spring will pay off in an ample fall harvest of new research funding. The bounty could come courtesy of…
China's leaders, HSPH experts unite in health reform effort
[ Spring 2009 ] At the height of China's SARS outbreak in the spring of 2003, with Beijing reporting hundreds of new cases a day, Yuanli Liu woke up at 3 a.m. in Boston to a ringing telephone. On the line was…
Stealth tobacco
[ Spring 2009 ] Products Designed to Evade Control Can't smoke on an airplane, but still crave tobacco? Tobacco companies have come up with a solution for you: a pill that is packaged like a Tic Tac. With cigarette sales…
New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard survey examines the public's views and experiences with nation's health care system, including attitudes towards health care delivery reforms
For immediate release: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Boston, MA -- As President Obama and the U.S. Congress continue health care reform discussions, a new survey, The Public and the Health Care Delivery System, by NPR, the Kaiser Family…
Study finds U.S. hospitals extremely slow to adopt electronic health records, citing cost
Money Targeted for Health Technology In Stimulus Package May Help, but Widespread Adoption a Long Way Away For immediate release: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Boston, MA - There is broad consensus that electronic health records (EHR) have the…
Hospital pilot sites demonstrate surgical safety checklist drops deaths and complications by more than one third
Dramatic Findings Spur Effort at Rapid Implementation in Most American Hospitals; Nationwide Programs Already Established in Four Countries For immediate release: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Boston, MA - A collection of hospitals in eight cities around the globe…
Health provisions among public's top priorities for economic stimulus
Health Reform Rated Among Top Priorities For New President And Congress, Insurance Regulations Stand Out For Broad Bipartisan Support Initial Positive Reaction To Many Key Elements Of Health Reform, But Support Could Erode During A Debate About Tradeoffs…