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BRFSS Data Gets the Jump on Chronic Health Challenges
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With health departments at the state and local level, the United States need consistent data to identify trends, track benchmarks and implement solutions at national, state and local scales. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a…
Do Employers Earn Positive Returns to Investments in Apprenticeship? Evidence from Registered Programs under the American Apprenticeship Initiative
Publication
Employers experienced positive returns on their investments in registered apprenticeships.
Research Partnership Supports Effective Educators in Massachusetts
Project
From 2012 to 2015, the research team including Abt Global and SRI International studied the implementation of a new system to improve educator effectiveness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The research was conducted for the Massachusetts Department…
Recovering From Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Project
In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria left behind a massive trail of destruction in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Local officials were faced with the challenge of quickly and efficiently assessing the most pressing needs, and determining how to…
Shifting from Crisis Response to Crisis Prevention
Publication
This paper outlines changes needed to shift a community’s orientation from crisis response to crisis prevention.
$50 Billion for Rural Health: What CMS and States Must Get Right
Blog
Congress committed $50B to rural health. Success now depends on disciplined execution, clear oversight, and practical implementation.
Reducing Uzbekistan’s Tuberculosis (TB) Burden
Project
Uzbekistan has made great strides in tuberculosis (TB) control. However, the TB burden remains high, and Uzbekistan is in the top 30 countries with cases of multidrug-resistant TB. Across USAID’s reach, cure, prevent, innovate, and sustain strategic…
Lessons from the Window of Opportunity Housing Initiative
Publication
Abt evaluated the MacArthur Foundation’s WOO Initiative and found investments in individual entities support affordable housing preservation and development.