Susan Ramsay describes what she has learned over the course of her career, what it takes to implement effective PM/QI initiatives, and how public health leaders can enhance their impact in this field.
As patients move around the healthcare ecosystem, information from electronic health records must be available and understandable to help public health agencies identify threats to the health and safety of the population, as well as ...
On May 13, 2021, ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser issued a strong statement of support for the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes a large investment in public heath.
New ASTHO Profile Report Offers Comprehensive Look at Nation's Health Agencies ASTHO Profile Report Volume 4 Offers Comprehensive Look at Nation's Health Agencies ARLINGTON, VA—The Association of State and Territorial Health ...
ASTHO Executive Director Michael Fraser Responds to the Affordable Care Act Replacement Bill ARLINGTON, VA—“While millions of Americans may experience changes in their insurance coverage as part of the Affordable Care Act “repeal and ...
On Nov. 30, 2022, ASTHO, NNPHI, and PHAB released a joint statement announcing the receipt of CDC funds as part of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program.
State and Territorial Health Leaders Applaud Bipartisan Work to Pass an FY20 Appropriations and Extenders Bill ARLINGTON, VA—Michael Fraser, chief executive officer of ASTHO, issued the following statement applauding the bipartisan and ...
Current Measles Outbreaks Should Alarm Every American and Highlight the Critical Importance of Vaccination Programs ARLINGTON, VA—John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH, secretary of health at the Washington State Department of Health and immediate past ...
Healthy People 2030 charts the course for public health over the next decade. In this episode, public health leaders share their perspectives about where state and territorial health agencies intersect with Healthy People 2030 and why it ...
This episode is the first in a two-part series that will explore how the concept of chief health strategist is defined, how it works, and how public health leaders can rethink their approach to be more effective in their communities.
As the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, ASTHO is committed to the T in our name. The health officials from the territories and freely-associated states are valued members and we are committed to advocating for the ...
One of tools presidents have to implement and drive their strategy are executive actions. Executive orders and presidential memoranda carry the force of law and allow presidents to move quickly, deliver a clear message, organize the ...
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Previewing 2023 state legislative actions to build public health infrastructure.
On Feb. 24, 2021, ASTHO member and public health leader Ngozi Ezike, MD, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, testified before the House Homeland Security Committee. Ezike answered questions in the hearing, ...
On Sept. 24, 2020, ASTHO released data from the Profile of State and Territorial Public Health. Findings indicate that in the lead-up to COVID-19 public health agencies around the U.S. continues to provide critical services to their ...
National Public Health Performance Standards The National Public Health Performance Standards (NPHPS) are based on the Ten Essential Public Health Services, and are designed to assist state and local public health systems, and local ...
Performance Dashboard Tool ASTHO worked with health officials, consultants, and subject matter experts from state and territorial health departments to develop 30 comprehensive performance indicators. Health Officials and Senior Deputies ...
ASTHO’s Quality Improvement Plan Toolkit is designed to assist state and territorial health agency staff with developing an agency-wide quality improvement plan and to facilitate preparation for accreditation by the Public Health ...
This report explores how the seven strategies for HiAP directly relate to the actions involved in developing State Health Improvement Plans, as both are collaborative by nature and seek to improve health and equity.