Measuring What Matters: Using Data To Drive Action

We must focus on measuring what matters. Data that only serve to illustrate that a problem exists—or even that progress is being made—are not enough. At the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), we are working to catalyze a social movement to help build a “Culture of Health.” To accomplish this goal, we need data that illustrates for people and organizations—across a wide range of sectors—the roles they can play, the actions they can take, and the relevance to their communities.  Read More

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