From opposition to bans on harmful substances like cigarettes and sodas to widespread resistance to the COVID vaccine, the work of public health has long faced these moments of rejection. What can ...

During the current health reform debate, both Democrats and Republicans have often made their case in terms of values such as liberty, justice, and equality. One example has been the Republican ...

Americans’ steadfast dedication to their beliefs can be a good thing, but it can also go too far, Dr. Jessica Steier says – like when adults yell at Girl Scouts that the cookies they’re selling are ...

Substance use disorder continues to be a pervasive health challenge in the U.S. as 61 million people have reported alcohol use disorder and 9 million have opioid use issues, according to federal data.

Despite spending close to twice as much per person on healthcare, the U.S. achieves worse health outcomes. With U.S. healthcare costs now accounting for close to 20% of the country’s GDP, is the way ...

How Elevance Health offers added support for leading providers who take on downside risk. In 2022, HealthLeaders published an exclusive view into a specialized Elevance Health value-based care (VBC) ...