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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