Low-income
Partnerships Among Community Development, Public Health, and Health Care Could Improve the Well-Being of Low-Income People
Publication
Jul 24, 2018
The community development “industry”—a network of nonprofit service providers, real estate developers, financial institutions, foundations, and government—draws on public subsidies and other financing to transform impoverished neighborhoods into better-functioning communities.
Does Housing Matter for Poor Families? A Critical Summary of Research and Issues Still to be Resolved
Does Housing Matter for Poor Families? A Critical Summary of Research and Issues Still to be Resolved
Research
Jul 23, 2018
The first two brief sections set the policy context for the ongoing housing policy debate on the social benefits of housing. Next is a five-section critical review of the last roughly quarter century of housing policy research.
Value Based Payment Reform in New York State: A Proposal to align Medicare's and NYS Medicaid's Reforms
Value Based Payment Reform in New York State: A Proposal to align Medicare's and NYS Medicaid's Reforms
Publication
Jul 23, 2018
Both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and New York State (NYS) have embarked on an ambitious journey to improve outcomes for patients and populations, reward the delivery of high value care by providers, and increase long-term financial sustainability.
Regulation of Smoking in Public Housing
Regulation of Smoking in Public Housing
Research
Jul 23, 2018
In this article, we explore current law concerning residential smoking regulations and consider whether the implementation of a nationwide ban on smoking in public housing would be desirable.
Fact Sheet: Public Housing Primary Care
Fact Sheet: Public Housing Primary Care
Policy Brief
Jul 23, 2018
Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC) health centers have an integrated approach to delivering primary health care, health promotion, and disease prevention. PHPC health centers work closely with public housing authorities to address the health and wellness needs of the diverse residents.