National Public Health Improvement Initiative Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Improved Health Outcomes Impact: Fills gaps vital to improving health & controlling costs not covered by categorical funding streams Increased efficiency and effectiveness in preparing for, preventing, and responding to acute and chronic threats to the Nation's health Provides economies of scale (e.g., through regionalization and shared resources) Outcomes: Increase in dedicated staff's time, systems' capabilities, and routine performance tracking and reporting (Performance Management; 100% Component I; 63% of Component II grantees) Increase in the number of evidence-based policies, laws, or regulations (Policy & Workforce Development; 42% of Component II grantees)
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