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Advocacy & Policy Briefs

Our collection of policy-related briefs, as well as our assessments and recommendations on those policies that foster better health across the country. All supported by rigorous data and research.

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Research

Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity

This brief focuses on early research and practical evidence about health policy–led programs and policies that address social needs as a way to mitigate health disparities magnified during the pandemic.

2-min read

Health Disparities Policy and Law Structural Racism

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RWJF Policy Department staff:

Avenel Joseph
Vice President, Policy
ajoseph@rwjf.org
(609) 627-6235

Katherine Hempstead
Senior Policy Adviser
khempstead@rwjf.org
(609) 627-6396

Giridhar Mallya
Senior Policy Officer
gmallya@rwjf.org
(609) 627-6476

Starla Stiles
Communications Officer, Policy
sstiles@rwjf.org
(609) 627-6003