Public Health Policy & Planning
Health Research for Action works with many partners to promote policies that improve health and positively shape our communities. Through our studies, periodical, policy briefings and stakeholder meetings, we advance changes in health systems, regulations, and public programs.
Services include:
- Policy Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Perspectives Periodical
- Dissemination Strategies
- Policy Briefings & Expert Testimony
- Symposia & Convenings
Policy Analysis
We analyze policy-level constraints and develop solutions to significant public health problems.
• From Hospital to Home: Improving Transitional Care for Older Adults
• Activity in Older Adults: A Healthy Aging Research Network Study
Strategic Planning
We conduct strategic analyses of problems at local, regional, state and national levels to help clients prioritize problems and direct resources where they can make a difference.
• Emergency Preparedness Communication
• Identifying Wellness Priorities in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties
Perspectives Periodical
We synthesize and share important research developments through our Perspectives series. This award-winning periodical presents innovative work in public health. Each issue focuses on a significant research and policy topic.
Dissemination Strategies
HRA works with clients to increase awareness of government resources through targeted communications.
• Biomonitoring Communications
Policy Briefings & Expert Testimony
We present study findings and recommendations in briefings with policymakers and their staff and through testimony at legislative hearings.
• Stakeholder Meetings to Develop Strategies for Reducing Workplace Lead Exposures
• Transitional Care Leadership Summit
Symposia & Convenings
We bring together opinion leaders and organize stakeholder summits on important health issues, helping our clients promote needed policy changes.
• Transitional Care Leadership Summit
• Reproductive Leadership Summit 2010: information to follow