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. 2019 Jun 13;29(Suppl 2):329–342. doi: 10.18865/ed.29.S2.329

Table 4. Applying a health equity lens to policy across five subprojects of the TCC: policy analysis and identify opportunities for informing policy.

Analyze relevant policy impacts and opportunities for policy improvement Collaborative Action for Child Equity (CACE) Project THRIVE Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Health360x Health Policy Training
McKinlay Model Level of Intervention Downstream, Midstream, Upstream Downstream, Midstream, Upstream Downstream, Midstream, Upstream Downstream, Midstream Downstream, Midstream, Upstream
Level of Policy Research/Intervention Evaluate impact of SSC quality parenting program on childhood obesity and mental health (downstream); Assess impact of state and local policies on childhood obesity and mental health (midstream & upstream); Inform current and proposed policies to enhance provision of equitable early child development programs (upstream) Activate patients to seek mental health care through data and shared decision-making (downstream); Inform provider and practice-level policies that ensure integration between primary care and behavioral health providers, sharing clinical information and team-based coordination (downstream & midstream); Evaluate impact of culturally centered integrated care model on system/clinic policies related to quality, safety, efficiency and disparity reduction (midstream); Analyze population-level characteristics of Medicaid patients with depression (upstream) Assess state and federal laws for impact on health equity (upstream); Analyze implementation of HIT policies by health care providers and systems (midstream); Inform, engage and activate health care providers and communities to inform HIT policies regarding impact on health equity (midstream & downstream) Assess provider, practice and system barriers and facilitators to implementing a technology-based chronic care management program in an accountable care organization (downstream & midstream); Evaluate effectiveness of a technology-based chronic care management program on diabetes outcomes and patient management (downstream) Examine the workforce and training needs for health policy leaders focused on health equity (midstream & upstream); Evaluate training outcomes for a health policy fellowship program focused on health equity (downstream)