Summit on Linking Clinical Practice and the Community for Health Promotion
April 30 - May 1 2008
Baltimore, MD

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Association for State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO), and the American Medical Association (AMA) hosted a summit to promote discussion, forge relationships, and identify next steps for collaborative activities among clinical practices, public health, and community organizations. Each of these three areas was represented by summit participants, who shared the goal of promoting our Nation's health. This report provides a summary of the proceedings.

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Contents:

Executive Summary

Greetings and Opening Comments from Summit Sponsors

Rationale for Summit

Partnership Case Studies

The Greening of Healthcare: Taking Practice Outside the Clinic Doors

Discussion: Barriers to Change, Opportunities for Collaboration, and Next Steps

Closing Remarks

Prioritized Areas for Action

Appendix 1: Participant List