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U.S. Global Health Policy: In Focus -The Future of U.S. Multilateral Engagement on Global Health: What's the Right Balance? - This Q&A webcast features an expert panel exploring the United States' global health support and the right balance between multilateral and bilateral funding as well as other aspects of the U.S. multilateral engagement including its role in governance and its participation in international treaties and other agreements.
U.S. Health in International Perspective: Shorter Lives, Poorer Health - A report from IOM investigates the possible causes for the lower life and health expectancy of U.S. citizens in relation to peer countries.
U.S. Health Policy Gateway - A categorized list of Web links in health policy.
U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor - The Education and Labor Committee's purpose is to ensure that Americans' needs are addressed so that students and workers may move forward in a changing school system and a competitive global economy. Its subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions follows all matters dealing with relationships between employers and workers generally including, but not limited to, the National Labor Relations Act, Labor Management Relations Act, Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment-related retirement security, including pension, health and other employee benefits, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); all matters related to equal employment opportunity and civil rights in employment, including affirmative action.
U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Link to publications and updates on health care reform.
U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means - Link to bill text, markups, press releases on health care reform.
The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education - This report looks at recent trends and the current status of the registered and licensed practical nurse workforce.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Releases Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its "Second Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services." The report highlights high-priority evidence gaps that deserve further examination, and if filled are likely to result in important new recommendations.
U.S. Senate Committee on Finance - The Committee concerns itself with matters relating to: taxation and other revenue measures generally, and those relating to the insular possessions; bonded debt of the United States; customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related matters thereto; the transportation of dutiable goods; deposit of public moneys; general revenue sharing; health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund; and national social security.
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) - The Committee has broad jurisdiction over the operation of the country's health care, schools, employment and retirement programs. The HELP Committee held a hearing on "The Affordable Care Act The Impact of Health Insurance Reform on Health Care Consumers."
U.S. Variation in Child Health Systems Performance - Data disaggregated by state.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research - Its mission is to improves the public's health by advancing health policy through research, public service, community partnership, and education.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Seminars - These free lunchtime seminars are held in Los Angeles, CA from noon to 1pm.
Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01) - The goal of this program announcement is to encourage methodological, intervention and dissemination research for understanding and promoting health literacy.
Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R21) - The goal of this program announcement is to encourage methodological, intervention and dissemination research for understanding and promoting health literacy.
Understanding Clinical Information Needs and Health Care Decision Making Processes in the Context of Health Information Technology (IT) (R01)
Understanding User Needs and Context to Inform Consumer Health Information Technology (IT) Design (R01)
Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care - Congress, in 1999, requested an IOM study to assess the extent of disparities in the types and quality of health services received by U.S. racial and ethnic minorities and non-minorities; explore factors that may contribute to inequities in care; and recommend policies and practices to eliminate these inequities. This is the resulting report from the IOM study.
Uninsurance Is Not Just a Minority Issue: White Americans Are a Large Share of the Growth from 2000 to 2010 - This report looks at the changing numbers of whites and minority groups who are without health insurance.
Uninsured Veterans and Family Members: State and National Estimates of Expanded Medicaid Eligibility Under the ACA - This report looks at effects of the Affordable Care Act on the lives of Veterans and their families.
United Health Center for Health Reform and Modernization - Serves as a focal point for UnitedHealth Group's work on health care modernization and national health reform. The Center assesses and develops innovative policies and practical solutions for the health care challenges facing the nation.
United Health Foundation - Caregivers of Veterans - This United Health Foundation, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Caregiving, study looks at the family caregivers of our nation's veterans. This site provides links to other resources related to the elderly and veterans.
United Hospital Fund Grants Center - The Fund supports the development of model projects, sponsors research to analyze systemic problems, and fosters innovative solutions. Beneficiaries of the Fund's grants include not-for-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, and health care, academic, and public interest organizations.
United Nations Statistics Division (UN Data) - UN Data compiles and disseminates global statistical information, develops standards and norms for statistical activities, and supports countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
United States Cancer Statistics - Official federal statistics on cancer incidence from registries that have high-quality data and cancer mortality statistics for each year and for a combined five-year period. The site provides state-specific and regional data for cancer cases diagnosed and cancer deaths.
United States Data Renal System - Access and request data, annual reports, presentations and slides. The United States Renal Data System (USRDS) is a national data system that collects, analyzes, and distributes information about end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States. The USRDS is funded directly by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). USRDS staff collaborates with members of CMS, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and the ESRD networks, sharing datasets and actively working to improve the accuracy of ESRD patient information.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Lists upcoming events at the USDA.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service: Data and Statistics - Access data on farm and rural households, commodity markets, food marketing, agricultural trade, diet and health, food safety, food and nutrition assistance programs, natural resources and the environment, and the rural economy.
United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service - The USDA has funded a number of health services research projects, e.g., assessing outcomes of childhood overweight prevention, providing health services in rural America, etc.
United States Renal Data System (USRDS) Special Study Centers (U01) - This grant would fund Special Studies Centers to carry out biomedical or economic studies in late stage Chronic Kidney Disease or dialysis patients.
United States Senate Special Committee on Aging - This Committee explores and investigates issues that concern all elderly Americans.
Upcoming Events Materials - This website provides brief descriptions and links to webinars and programs.
Updating the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program For A New Era: Key Issues & Questions For the Future - This brief examines the key issues and questions facing the Ryan White program, and examines potential changes for policymakers and others to consider.
URAC - Independent, nonprofit organization known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs.
Urban Institute - Health Care Reform - Updates on health care reform from the health policy center at the Urban Institute.
Urban Institute's Health Policy Center - Analyzes trends and underlying causes of changes in health insurance coverage, access to care, and use of health care services by the entire US population.
Urban Institute's Health Policy Center Newsletter - Sign-up form for the electronic newsletter by the Health Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
UrbanInstitute Report: Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidies under Health Reform: Implications for Coverage, Costs, and Affordability - This analysis shows that health care cost burdens can be substantial for those with modest incomes and significant health care needs. It shows how enhanced premium and cost-sharing subsidies could reduce burdens, while increasing overall coverage and government costs.
USA.Gov - One-stop link to U.S. government agencies and information.
Use of Comparative Effectiveness Research in Drug Coverage and Pricing Decisions: A Six-Country Comparison - This issue brief comparatively examines the use of CER across six countries-Denmark, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Usefulness of Economic Evaluation Data in Systematic Reviews of Evidence - This detailed analysis looks at the usefulness of incorporating economic evaluation data into systematic reviews of medical interventions.
Using Comparative Effectiveness Research to Improve the Health of Priority Populations - On June 3, 2010, the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings hosted a forum to identify challenges and opportunities for using CER to improve the health of priority populations. Access forum summary and transcript.
Using Electronic Health Records to Improve Quality and Efficiency: The Experiences of Leading Hospitals - Encouraged by federal incentive payments promoting the use of health information technology and calls for health care providers to better coordinate care, a growing number of U.S. hospitals are adopting electronic health record (EHR) systems. This 2012 brief examines the experiences of nine hospitals that were early adopters and pioneering users of EHRs.
Using HSR to Influence Policy Change and Population Health Improvement - This issue brief examines new and existing approaches for moving knowledge into action to address challenges related to population health.
Using SNAP Receipt to Establish, Verify, and Renew Medicaid - A report looks at the ways in which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program receipts can aid in new Medicaid enrollment.
Utah Department of Health/Health Data and Statistics - Links to Utah health data and statistics in the form of publications and resources.

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