HealthCARE Principles: A Model for Healthy City Collaboratives
Author Information
Author(s): Bailey James E MD, MPH, Mirvis David M MD, Key Charles M JD, Kyte Richard L PhD, McCord Michael J MAIR
Primary Institution: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hypothesis
Community health-improvement collaboratives must unite around shared principles to be successful.
Conclusion
The HealthCARE principles provide a framework for communities to improve local health care systems.
Supporting Evidence
- Community health collaboratives can improve health care systems.
- Shared principles are essential for the success of health initiatives.
- The HealthCARE principles were developed through a consensus process.
- More than 300 health care leaders publicly endorsed the principles.
- The principles aim to balance individual and community health needs.
Takeaway
This study shows that communities can work together to create shared health care principles to help everyone stay healthy.
Methodology
The study involved a 5-year process with a diverse team to identify and refine health care principles through literature reviews and consensus meetings.
Participant Demographics
The team included health care policy experts, consumer representatives, and health care providers.
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