Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 3 Strategies Funders Nonprofits Diet and Exercise Education Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Quality of Care Scientifically Supported Mixed Evidence Build social capital within communities Ensure access to housing Improve quality of K12 education Reduce unnecessary spending & overtreatment Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Patient financial incentives for preventive care Use payments, vouchers, and other incentives to encourage patients to undergo preventive care such as screenings, vaccinations, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Quality of Care
Bookmark this strategy Housing First Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit
Bookmark this strategy Participatory budgeting Engage community members to determine how public budgets are spent, ideally to improve neighborhood conditions and reduce inequality. Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Patient financial incentives for preventive care Use payments, vouchers, and other incentives to encourage patients to undergo preventive care such as screenings, vaccinations, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Quality of Care