Health Disparities in Early Childhood
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Health Disparities in Early Childhood

Altarum is leading an evaluation of Project Hope, a new collaborative initiative supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to address early childhood adversity and health disparities, and promote child well-being by aligning systems and building capacity. 

Learn about Pay for Success, an innovative contracting model that ties payment to outcomes.
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Webinar: Learn about Pay for Success, an innovative contracting model that ties payment to outcomes.

October 26, 2018

October 2018 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs
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October 2018 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

October 16, 2018

See the latest data on health spending, price, and labor growth.
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Through research and analytics, technology, advisory services, and program implementation, we help federal and state agencies and other organizations improve health outcomes. Our solutions are more than road maps for improvement—they are a driving force for innovation.

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News and Updates

Health Care Employment Accelerates as Health Spending Growth Remains Stable

At $3.67 trillion (seasonally adjusted annual rate), national health spending in July 2018 was 4.8 percent higher than it was in July 2017, and the health spending share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 17.8 percent. 

September 14, 2018

Altarum and VBID Health Launch Consortium to Address Waste in Health Care

Altarum and VBID Health today announce the launch of the Research Consortium for Health Care Value Assessment, a PhRMA Foundation-funded initiative that brings together researchers working in health care value to collaborate, share findings, and develop research ideas to help address inefficiencies in health care.

September 20, 2018

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The Business Case for Racial Equity

Altarum is making the business case for investing in policies and programs that promote racial equity.

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Expanding Access to Long-Term Supportive Services 

Altarum is implementing a new model of care for elders that ensures they receive the care they need to live comfortably at an affordable cost.

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Using Data to Advance Care in the Military Health System

Learn how our data insights lead to higher satisfaction rates among Defense Health Agency patients.

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Disease Surveillance and Data Quality

We created a web-based system for reporting and disseminating disease outbreak information from providers to public health officials.

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Detroit Opioid Prevention Collaborative

We're facilitating a community partnership that provides responsible opioid prescribing training and education for clinicians in Michigan.

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Assessing the Impact of SNAP in Maine

Our health analysts assessed the impact of “Pick a Better Snack,” a nutrition education program in Maine.

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