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March 21, 2019
UHF Report Offers Payers and Providers Strategies for Developing Integrated Family Care
In a new report, UHF lays out strategies for clinicians and payers to improve children’s health by providing “integrated family care.”
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March 11, 2019
Focus on Children’s Health Care Often Missing in Transition to Value-Based Payment
Two new UHF reports conclude that overhauling payments for children’s health care so that quality and outcomes are rewarded—rather than the quantity of care delivered—could have a profoundly positive impact on children’s health.

March 7, 2019
The Ripple Effect: An In-Depth Look at The Hidden Impact of The Opioid Epidemic on Children
A far-reaching UHF report makes clear that the magnitude of the opioid epidemic’s impact is much greater than realized. Even if the opioid epidemic were stopped cold today, there would be damaging ripples far into the future.
Feb. 15, 2019
Pediatric Practices, Community Partners Discuss How to Meet Families’ Social Needs
Participants in the Partnerships for Early Childhood Development initiative shared how best to meet the social needs of families at a UHF-sponsored learning collaborative.
Feb. 14, 2019 | Anthony Shih, MD, MPH
Tony Shih: 2018 Annual Report Message
Feb. 14, 2019
Chad Shearer Named to Advisory Board of NJ Medicaid Center
Chad Shearer, VP of policy for UHF, was named to the advisory board of a newly created Medicaid Policy Center in New Jersey.
Jan. 22, 2019
UHF, GNYHA Announce 11th Class of Clinical Quality Fellows
30 Physicians, Nurses, and Physician Assistants Start Training as Quality Improvement Experts
Jan. 17, 2019
Tony Shih Named to “Health Care Power 50”
Dr. Shih listed as one of the 50 most influential people in New York health care.
Jan. 8, 2019
Two UHF Reports Highlight Challenges Faced by Patients and Providers in Transition to Post-Hospital Care
Post-acute care is an important component of health care, but many patients do not have adequate support, resources to make an informed choice when selecting a facility.
Dec. 17, 2018
New UHF Resources Help Primary Care Practices Prioritize Patients’ Needs and Goals
UHF’s 18-month collaboration with three health care systems yields lessons for incorporating patient-reported outcomes in primary care
Nov. 26, 2018
To Err is Human: Documentary Spotlights the Toll of Medical Errors
UHF co-sponsored a screening of the documentary To Err is Human, which spotlights the crisis of medical errors, and solutions.
Nov. 15, 2018
New Report Outlines What’s at Stake in Patient Decision-Making About Post-Acute Care
Under stress of illness and hospitalization, patients and family caregivers are not well-positioned to make informed decisions about post-acute care.

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