RT Journal
A1 Fielding JE, Teutsch SM
T1 AN opportunity map for societal investment in health
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2011
FD May 25
VO 305
IS 20
SP 2110
OP 2111
DO 10.1001/jama.2011.698
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.698
AB 
Medical care reform is a critical piece in achieving a healthy society but needs to be complemented by changes in community programs and policies. While the body of evidence-based clinical and population interventions is increasing, the challenge is to identify and implement those interventions that provide the greatest health benefits and value. A critical first step is to construct a sound, common framework for identifying and organizing the universe of evidence-based interventions. That framework can then be used to assess society's investments in health. In this Commentary, we describe how 3 concepts—the ecologic model, the life course perspective, and evidence-based intervention strategies—contribute to a common goal and how they need to be viewed as integrated and complementary. A brief synopsis of each concept is provided, followed by a description of its fit within a broader conceptual framework.