Objectives
The Medical Care Section is guided by the definition of public health as what we do collectively as a society to assure conditions in which people can be healthy. We are committed to improving the nation’s health through practice, research, education and policy action.
We explore:
- The organization and practice of medical care in the US and elsewhere
- The social, economic and environmental conditions that influence health
We advocate for:
- Strengthening and assuring the conditions that preserve and enhance health
- A medical care system that assures, for all, care of high quality and cultural sensitivity
- A medical care system that assures, for all, accessible preventive medicine
We see this as attainable through:
- Equitable public financing
- Careful monitoring and feedback of performance
- Wise allocation of resources under public leadership
All APHA members, whatever their primary interests, are welcome to join us in these endeavors.
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