Treviño F M, Jacobs J P
American Public Health Association, Washington, DC 20005.
J Public Health Policy. 1994 Winter;15(4):397-406.
This paper discusses the American Public Health Association's goals with regards to the current health care reform debate. By outlining the organization's historical context with regards to health care reform as well as the parameters of the current medical care and public health crises, the paper explains why APHA's advocacy efforts focused on two major issues: the adoption of a national health program that features universal coverage with a comprehensive set of benefits for all our nation's residents, and the enhancement of the federal, state, and local public health infrastructure. The paper argues that both medical care services and public health programs must be expanded if we are to improve the nation's overall health status.
本文讨论了美国公共卫生协会在当前医疗保健改革辩论方面的目标。通过概述该组织在医疗保健改革方面的历史背景以及当前医疗保健和公共卫生危机的参数，本文解释了为什么美国公共卫生协会的宣传工作集中在两个主要问题上：采用一项全国性医疗计划，该计划为我国所有居民提供全面福利的全民覆盖，以及加强联邦、州和地方的公共卫生基础设施。本文认为，如果我们要改善国家的整体健康状况，医疗保健服务和公共卫生计划都必须扩大。
