Written by guest authors: Peter Eckart, Jenna Frkovich and Kyu Kang; Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH)

Disclaimer: Moving Health Care Upstream is a collaborative effort originally co-led by Nemours Children’s Health System (Nemours) and the Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities at the University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Nemours, UCLA or the Moving Health Care Upstream initiative.

Many organizations in the Moving Health Care Upstream network are actively working through the challenges and considerations of cross-sector data sharing. With these organizations in mind, we are dedicating this blog post to a spotlight on the All In: Data for Community Health Network. Read on to learn how you can connect with, and learn from, other cross-sector partnerships via this vibrant, highly valuable network.

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Written by Kate Blackburn, MSW; Senior Program & Policy Analyst; Nemours Children’s Health System

Disclaimer: Moving Health Care Upstream is a collaborative effort co-led by Nemours Children’s Health System (Nemours) and the Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities at the University of California- Los Angeles (UCLA). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Nemours, UCLA or the Moving Health Care Upstream initiative.

Research demonstrates that improving population health and achieving health equity also will require broader approaches that address social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health – the “upstream,” root causes of disease. Health systems can address persistent and costly health inequities by moving beyond the walls of hospitals and doctor’s offices and into the communities, collaborating with community-based organizations to address the root causes of disease. [Read more…]