Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulation of Flavors in Tobacco Products
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, in regard to the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the regulation of flavors in combusted and non-combusted tobacco products. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - July 12, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Regulation of Premium Cigars Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the regulation of premium cigars under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - July 12, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Proposed Rule Related to Standard Charges by Hospitals and Transparency Around Out-of-Pocket Costs
RWJF comments on the proposed rule related to both the online posting of standard charges by hospitals and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Request for Information about transparency around out-of-pocket costs. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - June 25, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Care Quality and Value Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Direct Provider Contracting Models
Richard Besser comments in response to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's Request for Information on Direct Provider Contracting Models. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - May 24, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Care Coverage and Access Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Proposed Rule
RWJF comments in response to the proposed rule published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to expand the sale of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) in the individual market. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - April 23, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Care Coverage and Access Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance Proposed Rule
RWJF comments in response to the proposed rule published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury to expand the sale of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) in the individual market. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - April 23, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Coverage Source Type: news
Report: Nation Better Prepared to Manage Health Emergencies Than Five Years Ago
RWJF released results of the 2018 National Health Security Preparedness Index, which found that Deep South, Southwest, and Mountain West regions still lag behind in overall health security and emergency preparedness. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - April 17, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
New County Health Rankings Show Differences in Health and Opportunity by Place and Race
The Rankings show that health gaps persist not only by place but also by race and ethnicity. These health gaps are largely influenced by differences in opportunities that disproportionately affect people of color. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - March 14, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Social Determinants of Health National Source Type: news
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Selects 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists
Ten communities have been chosen as finalists for the 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The Prize recognizes communities that come together around a shared vision to ensure that better health flourishes for everyone. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - March 6, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on the Definition of “Employer” Under Section 3(5) of ERISA as it Relates to Association Health Plans
RWJF comments submitted to U.S. Department of Labor Office of Regulations and Interpretations, Employee Benefits Security Administration, regarding the definition of “Employer” under Section 3(5) of ERISA as it relates to association health plans. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - March 5, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Health Coverage Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on USDA’s Proposed Changes to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
Comments submitted by Richard Besser, MD, RWJF President and CEO, in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements” interim final rule. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - January 29, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Childhood Obesity Source Type: news
Comments from Donald Schwarz, MD, on a New Federal Strategy to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure and Impacts
Comments were submitted to HUD, HHS, and the U.S. EPA by Donald Schwarz, MD, RWJF vice president, Program, in response to a public request. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - November 22, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Early Childhood Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center New Direction on Patient-Centered Care and Market-Driven Reforms
Comments were submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, by Richard Besser, MD, RWJF President and CEO, in response to the agency’s request for comments. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - November 20, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Care Quality Health Coverage Health Care Cost and Value Source Type: news
Discrimination Pervades Daily Life, Affects Health Across Groups in the U.S., NPR/Harvard/RWJF Poll Shows
An NPR/Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation poll reveals how much discrimination affects the lives of eight groups of people in America and drives decisions that influence their health, safety, and well-being. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - October 24, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Source Type: news
Traumatic Experiences Widespread Among U.S. Youth, New Data Show
Findings from national data show that over 38 percent of children in every state have had one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - October 19, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Family and Social Support Early Childhood Development Source Type: news
