The Policies for Action program (P4A) funds research identifying policies, laws, and other regulatory tools in the public and private sectors that can support RWJF’s mission to build a Culture of Health.
Research is conducted at institutions across the United States. The projects by our Research Hubs and other grantees investigate policies and laws that are traditionally and directly correlated with health outcomes, but also nontraditional areas of focus that influence population health, well-being and equity — including policies and regulations from areas such as education, economics, transportation, justice, and housing.
Funded Projects
Policies for Action (P4A) supports public and private-sector policy research that builds understanding of what economic, social and health policies can help support RWJF’s vision to build a Culture of Health and help achieve health and racial equity
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Children and FamiliesThe Impact of Vaccine Mandates and Exemptions on Childhood Immunization Coverage
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Children and FamiliesWho’s Watching the Kids?: Family-friendly Schedules and Child Care Stability
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Children and FamiliesHow Do Grade Structures Affect Healthy Child Development?
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Employment and WorkplaceThe Cost of Shift Work Policies in the Manufacturing Industry
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Community Justice and Public SafetyHow State Pre-emption of “Sanctuary City” Laws and Policies Affect Immigrant Health
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Children and FamiliesIncreasing Pre-Conception and Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
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Income and WealthMedicaid Access as an Economic Buffer Against Job Loss and Instability