2002 National Health Policy Conference: RESOURCE GUIDE

The Public's Perception

Featured Article

Blendon RJ, Scoles K, DesRoches, C, Young JT, Herrmann, MJ, Schmidt JL, and Kim M. Americans' Health Priorities: Curing Cancer and Controlling Costs. Health Affairs. 2001 November/December; 20(6): 222-232.
Based on data gathered from the following sources: eleven surveys designed by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health; Davis and Smith, General Social Surveys (1972-2000); Kaiser Family Foundation/Princeton Survey Research Associates poll (14 August-26 October 2000); a Kaiser Family Foundation National Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS (August 2001); and Kaiser/Harvard/Princeton Poll (2 July-8 August 2001), the authors examine American's health priorities on public health and health care issues. The authors conclude that Americans do have a clear set of health priorities. For example, the public determines the severity of health problems using criteria other than the relative numbers of people who die from a particular condition. The authors also found that individuals are more likely to be concerned about a specific problem--e.g., mad cow disease, as opposed to a general problem e.g., infectious diseases.

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Blendon RJ, Scoles K, DesRoches C, Young JT, Herrmann, M.J., Schmidt J, and Minah K. (Sidebar.) Health Affairs. Web Exclusive. 2001 November. Available at www.healthaffairs.org.
The threat of bioterrorism has increased concern about serious diseases. Using data derived from a poll conducted October 17-22 and November 1-4 2001, the authors examine the impact of the September 11, 2001 tragedy and the bioterrorist attacks that have followed. The authors conclude that there will likely be a decreased support for government action on health care issues that were being debated by the Congress before September 11.

The Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health, Health News Index. 2001 September/October; 6(5).
This two-page report highlights sources of health news and information and what the public understands about health stories in the news. This issue is based on a national random sample survey of 1,001 American adults. Respondents were surveyed on major health issues covered in the news between August 25 and September 25, 2001 and on other leading issues in the news during the same time period.

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		The Public's Perception Featured Article Blendon RJ, Scoles K, DesRoches, C, Young JT, Herrmann, MJ, Schmidt JL, and Kim M. Americans' Health Priorities: Curing Cancer and Controlling Costs. Health Affairs. 2001 November/December; 20(6): 222-232. Based on data gathered from the following sources: eleven surveys designed by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health; Davis and Smith, General Social Surveys (1972-2000); Kaiser Family Foundation/Princeton Survey Research Associates poll (14 August-26 October 2000); a Kaiser Family Foundation National Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS (August 2001); and Kaiser/Harvard/Princeton Poll (2 July-8 August 2001), the authors examine American's health priorities on public health and health care issues. The authors conclude that Americans do have a clear set of health priorities. For example, the public determines the severity of health problems using criteria other than the relative numbers of people who die from a particular condition. The authors also found that individuals are more likely to be concerned about a specific problem--e.g., mad cow disease, as opposed to a general problem e.g., infectious diseases. Other Articles Blendon RJ, Scoles K, DesRoches C, Young JT, Herrmann, M.J., Schmidt J, and Minah K. (Sidebar.) Health Affairs. Web Exclusive. 2001 November. Available at www.healthaffairs.org. The threat of bioterrorism has increased concern about serious diseases. Using data derived from a poll conducted October 17-22 and November 1-4 2001, the authors examine the impact of the September 11, 2001 tragedy and the bioterrorist attacks that have followed. The authors conclude that there will likely be a decreased support for government action on health care issues that were being debated by the Congress before September 11. The Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health, Health News Index. 2001 September/October; 6(5). This two-page report highlights sources of health news and information and what the public understands about health stories in the news. This issue is based on a national random sample survey of 1,001 American adults. Respondents were surveyed on major health issues covered in the news between August 25 and September 25, 2001 and on other leading issues in the news during the same time period. Continue to: The Bush Administration's Health Policy Agenda Critical Health Issues for States A Reforming Governor's Perspective Disaster Preparedness and Response: The New York State Experience How Can We Prepare? Responding to the Threat of Bioterrorism Managing the Use of Prescription Drugs Future Trends in Employer and Individual Insurance Markets Health System Response to Terrorism The Human Genome Project: Implications for Health Care and Society The Public's Perception The Congressional Health Policy Agenda The Economy, Health Costs, and the Future Implications of HIPAA Privacy Regulations Medicare Reform Critical Issues for States Looking Back: Reflections from Seasoned CEOs Return to Resource Guide Table of Contents