https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/feed/blog/microsite/Domestic%20Policy%20Council en Celebrating Eight Years of Progress towards a Healthier America https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/12/celebrating-eight-years-progress
Learn about President Obama's progress in creating a healthier America with a consistent focus on food, nutrition, and physical activity.
Katharine Ferguson
]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:30:39 +0000 hardcastle 317496 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Using Active Management to Improve Efficiency and Drive Investments to High-Need Communities https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2017/01/04/using-active-management-and-data-driven-tools-improve-efficiency-and-drive
This Administration has focused on using resources more efficiently and working smarter to ensure that federal investments reach the people and places who most need them.
Katharine Ferguson
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:00:00 +0000 hardcastle 316826 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Outcomes-Focused Technical Assistance: Enabling Greater Impact through Data and Evidence https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/15/outcomes-focused-technical-assistance-enabling-greater-impact-through-data-and
The Administration introduces a new framing that seeks to bring into sharper focus the potential to deploy TA resources in a way that service providers use data.
David Wilkinson
]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:16:22 +0000 hardcastle 314806 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Over 100 Companies Sign the Equal Pay Pledge https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/12/07/over-100-companies-sign-equal-pay-pledge
Forty-four new employers have signed on to the Equal Pay Pledge, bringing the total number to over 100 businesses who have embraced equal pay policies.
Diana Doukas
]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:52:27 +0000 mgarunay 312236 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov A Whole-Family Approach to Serving Families in Rural America https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/11/17/whole-family-approach-serving-families-rural-america
The Obama Administration has invested in innovative approaches to connect low-income families in rural and tribal areas with essential services.
Chad Maisel
]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:38:54 +0000 mtorrell 310476 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Supporting Clinicians Participating in the Medicare Quality Payment Program https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/11/17/quality-payment-program-and-medicare-clinician-payments
By focusing on collaboration across government and the health care community, the Medicare Quality Payment Program is supporting clinicians in new and well received ways.
Mina Hsiang, Erin Richardson
]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:53:04 +0000 astone 310471 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov New VA – CNCS Collaboration to Connect Funding to Better Outcomes for Veterans https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/11/11/new-va-%E2%80%93-cncs-collaboration-connect-funding-better-outcomes-veterans
The VA and CNCS announce that they are jointly funding an innovative new approach called Pay for Success to promote better employment outcomes for veterans with PTSD.
David Wilkinson
Matthew Colangelo
]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 21:42:22 +0000 hhankins 309986 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Medicare Policies Illustrate Progress Toward a Smarter Health Care System https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/11/03/medicare-policies-illustrate-progress-toward-smarter-health-care-system
Learn about President Obama's progress in prioritizing higher quality patient care, coordinated care, and more efficient spending.
Jeanne Lambrew and Erin Richardson
]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:55:29 +0000 cmiller 309281 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Our Report to the President on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/27/our-report-president-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-parity
Federal Parity Task Force Takes Steps to Strengthen Insurance Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Cecilia Muñoz
Secretary Thomas E. Perez
]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:21:38 +0000 mzepeda 308596 at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Our Latest Work to Advance the President’s Early Learning Agenda https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/10/03/our-latest-work-advance-presidents-early-learning-agenda
The Administration has repeatedly called for significant new investments at the state level to expand access to high-quality early learning.
Mario Cardona, Senior Policy Advisor for Education in the White House Domestic Policy Council
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