Changing Policy: The Elements for Improving Childhood Asthma Outcomes

Authors

Anne R. Markus, George Washington UniversityFollow
Meagan Lyon, George Washington University
Sara J. Rosenbaum, George Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

3-2010

Keywords

Medicaid & SCHIP; Childrens' Health; Access to Health Care

Abstract

This report lays out the facts and offers specific policy recommendations for success that could change the face of childhood asthma in America. These recommendations aim to make better use of programs and policies already in place, such as Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as private sector insurance coverage and existing public health programs. The recommendations also underscore the importance of careful research -- scientific, practical, and community-based -- in order to continue to learn what works best and strengthen knowledge for future action. In a reformed health system, these initial efforts are not wasted tools. Instead, they become the critical platform on which further interventions would rest.

Comments

Funder: Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN) and the RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF)

APA Citation

Markus, A. R., Lyon, M., & Rosenbaum, S. (2010). Changing policy: The elements for improving childhood asthma outcomes. Washington, DC: Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services, The George Washington University.

Open Access

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